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.