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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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The position provides routine patient care to Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab patients and Adult Community Fitness Center Members
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Reports to
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Manager, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Supervises
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None
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Ages of Patients
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Minimal/ No Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: Graduate from an AMA, CoARC or JRCRTE approved Respiratory Therapy program; current and valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
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Preferred: Associate Degree
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: Current and valid Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license from the Respiratory Care Board of California and American Heart Association BLS
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Preferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and EKG Interpretation
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Experience
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Required: Two (2) years of acute/chronic respiratory care experience
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Responsible for direct patient care in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
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Performs evaluation on outpatient candidates for Pulmonary Rehab.
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Develops care plan and establishes goals with patient and revises as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment.
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Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.
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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of pulmonary disease, surgeries and therapies.
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Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
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Stays current with new treatments/technologies/advancements through continuing education, seminars/conferences, professional journals and societies.
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Provides accurate and precise reporting of patient condition and changes in a timely manner to Coordinator and physicians.
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Consistent documentation in accordance with EMC policies and procedures.
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Assists unit goals to meet budget.
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Demonstrates competency in the operation of equipment specific to clinical area.
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Communicates with co-workers prior to breaks and lunches to ensure continuity of patient care.
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Demonstrates knowledge of Department of Nursing performance Improvement and Patient Safety goals.
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Assists with rehabilitation of cardiac patients within scope of practice
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
