Cardiac Rehab Clinical Specialist (1994)

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist to join our team at Cardiology Specialist of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA

Position Summary
A professional who utilizes clinical skills to assess, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care activities. Collaborate with other clinical associates and healthcare disciplines to meet individual needs using appropriate resources to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effective care. Nurtures a working relationship with physicians, clinical staff and other disciplines involved in the care of the patient/family.

Responsibilities:

• Follows physicians’ orders for patient care and carries out duties in a timely manne
• Provides patient education for diet, exercise, medications, examination, test(s) or procedure(s)
• Completes and documents assessments/re-assessments within period established by policy/procedure
• Initiates, updates and communicates an appropriate multi-disciplinary plan of care based in identified problems and/or patient needs
• Evaluates patient response to care, revises plan of care as necessary and documents appropriately
• Maintains sanitary clinical work environment
• Ensures all pertinent records and results are obtained on each patient
• Adhere to OSHA PPE guidelines and safety program
• Ensures that physician is notified of all pertinent test results
• Refers patients to appropriate outside testing and appointments as instructed by the physician
• Maintains and re-stocks clinical supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of inventory for purchasing
• Performs any other duties deemed reasonable by the physician or supervisor

Requirements:

• Active LPN or EMT licensing or certificate.
• Minimums 2 years of experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.
• Basic medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology; first aid measures; equipment, supplies and instruments used in a medical office.

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