Bachelor's degree in related field (Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology)
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) / (PALS for pediatrics) certification as required by facility
Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
Expected to lift and utilize a full range of movements to transfer patients.
Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Clinical assessment and monitoring
EKG interpretation
Symptom recognition
Functional capacity testing
Exercise programming
Patient Care
Documentation
Care coordination
Technical proficiency to include use of rehab equipment, telemetry systems, and clinical tools