Cardiopulmonary Services Exercise Specialist
About the role
At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32. Work Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:00a - 4:00p.
Responsibilities
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist supervises the physical exercise of clients in all phases of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at St. Tammany Parish Health System. Responsibilities include cardiac risk factor awareness, physical response to exercise, and safety guidelines during exercise. This position will assist with the admission of patients to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, gathering information for outcomes and community education.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; six months recent relevant experience is preferred. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off. Ability to accurately measure blood pressure and heart rate; good organizational and record-keeping skills, excellent communication skills with focus on healthy lifestyle essential.
Physical Demands
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise. Physical Effort required:
- Constant (67%-100%) - seeing
- Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
- Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching