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Job ID:42378 Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Description:
Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description
General Purpose of Job: Evaluates, treats, and cares for rehab patients regarding their exercise, education, and treatments. Promotes the Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab program to Physicians and the community. Essential Duties:
- Processes patients through the admission process and assures approval of payers.
- Evaluates/assesses potential rehab patient's ages 21 and older. Implements individualized exercise programs in accordance with the exercise treadmill results and physician recommendations.
- Monitors the patient's progress in the program and maintains patient files.
- Assesses, monitors, and interprets patient EKG tracings, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oximetry as indicated. Terminates exercise when appropriate.
- Identifies dysrhythmias accurately and correlates appropriate interventions.
- Performs emergency cardiac care measures, including defibrillation, initiation, and administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or advanced cardiac life support as credentialing allows.
- Documents patient assessment/progress and forwards information to patient's physician.
- Maintains and updates all records, policies & procedures and protocols related to the rehab program. Assists in process improvement initiatives, evaluates program effectiveness.
- Provides educational resources to the patient as indicated. Educates the patient on a home exercise program.
- Maintains records necessary for billing and submits charges on a daily basis. Maintains and submits a monthly billing summary for the Cardiologist.
- Maintains exercise equipment. Orders and schedules repairs, as needed.
- Educates patients regarding a home exercise program.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Keeps current in Cardiac and Pulmonary issues through continuing education, conferences, and literature.
- Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
| General Requirements |
* National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist Technician (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT). * Current RRT licensure by the state of MI. * CPR/BCLS certification |
| Work Experience |
* Ability to interpret Lead II EKG tracings * Experience in health care work--Preferred. |
| Education |
* High school diploma |
| Specialized Knowledge and Skills |
* Knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary disease processes and related procedures, respiratory therapy techniques, testing procedures and related protocols * Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to cardiac/pulmonary rehab function, HIPAA confidentiality, OIG and JCAHO mandates * Knowledge of payer sources and payer requirements * Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required billing, documentation, and reports * Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and health care professionals in the exchange of information * Analytical ability to determine appropriate method of therapy based upon observation of patient diagnostic test results and disease processes * Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and respond to emergency situations * Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, assist patients using proper body mechanics, and properly operate equipment/ devices * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. |
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #LI-MR1
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements:
| Shift |
Days |
| Degree Type / Education Level |
Associate |
| Status |
Part-time Benefit Eligible |
| Facility |
Sparrow Eaton Hospital |
| Experience Level |
Under 4 Years |
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Sparrow Health System
Nov 04, 2024