Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsThe Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist functions within the healthcare team as a professional caregiver who provides quality care to patients and their families The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist provides care to the adult and geriatric cardiac andor pulmonary patient in telemetry monitoring exercise education and psychosocial support The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist collaborates with other disciplines in the assessment of patient care needs implementation of patient care development of the care plan evaluation of patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care Assist with Cardiac Holter monitor application removal and scanningCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must be proficient in Microsoft WORD with basic knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and OUTLOOKmiddot Exceptional interpersonal organizational and time management skills are requiredmiddot Must have excellent verbal and written command of the English language and communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and staffESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities to this position Assesses the patientrsquos condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission explains the Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab program in detail and performs six minute endurance walk with the patient Assesses patient and or family learning needs including the ability and readiness to learn Identifies and arranges appropriate resources to assist in the educational process Conducts education classes for the patient and significant others as per education calendar according to appropriate teaching modules and documents in the patientrsquos chart Accurately completes necessary documentation including running daily and multi session reports according to departmental policy Participates in department QI and KPIs data collection and reporting and Policy and Procedure maintenance Assesses patientrsquos response to exercise and modifies exercise prescription accordingly as per MD order and department policy In collaboration with the Registered Nurse develops a Plan of Care formulating short and long term goals with the patient documenting the progress of the patient toward the expected outcome Supervises exercise sessions for the Cardiac and Pulmonary patient monitoring patientrsquos cardiovascular responses to exercise through blood pressure telemetry and RPE scale Identifies cardiac rhythms accurately and initiates appropriate interventions Consistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to minimize or prevent a negative outcome by demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergency situations Represents the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department to the community through community based programs thereby increasing awareness of the prevention and treatment of heart disease Maintains professional growth and development through seminars self study workshops and professional affiliations Cardiac Holter monitor application and removal and proper documentation associated with the exam Cardiac Holter monitor scanning recognizing artifact versus arrhythmia in preparation for physician interprtationQualifications ExternalEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkThe Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsThe Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist functions within the healthcare team as a professional caregiver who provides quality care to patients and their families The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist provides care to the adult and geriatric cardiac andor pulmonary patient in telemetry monitoring exercise education and psychosocial support The Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Specialist collaborates with other disciplines in the assessment of patient care needs implementation of patient care development of the care plan evaluation of patient outcomes and the effectiveness of care Assist with Cardiac Holter monitor application removal and scanningCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must be proficient in Microsoft WORD with basic knowledge of Microsoft EXCEL and OUTLOOKmiddot Exceptional interpersonal organizational and time management skills are requiredmiddot Must have excellent verbal and written command of the English language and communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and staffESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESDisclaimer Job descriptions are not intended nor should they be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with the job They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities to this position Assesses the patientrsquos condition and care needs by collecting accurate and thorough data on admission explains the Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab program in detail and performs six minute endurance walk with the patient Assesses patient and or family learning needs including the ability and readiness to learn Identifies and arranges appropriate resources to assist in the educational process Conducts education classes for the patient and significant others as per education calendar according to appropriate teaching modules and documents in the patientrsquos chart Accurately completes necessary documentation including running daily and multi session reports according to departmental policy Participates in department QI and KPIs data collection and reporting and Policy and Procedure maintenance Assesses patientrsquos response to exercise and modifies exercise prescription accordingly as per MD order and department policy In collaboration with the Registered Nurse develops a Plan of Care formulating short and long term goals with the patient documenting the progress of the patient toward the expected outcome Supervises exercise sessions for the Cardiac and Pulmonary patient monitoring patientrsquos cardiovascular responses to exercise through blood pressure telemetry and RPE scale Identifies cardiac rhythms accurately and initiates appropriate interventions Consistently anticipates emergency situations and takes action to minimize or prevent a negative outcome by demonstrating the ability to organize and delegate appropriately in emergency situations Represents the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department to the community through community based programs thereby increasing awareness of the prevention and treatment of heart disease Maintains professional growth and development through seminars self study workshops and professional affiliations Cardiac Holter monitor application and removal and proper documentation associated with the exam Cardiac Holter monitor scanning recognizing artifact versus arrhythmia in preparation for physician interprtationQualifications ExternalEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot BS in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science HealthFitness or related fieldmiddot BCLSACLS certified upon hire is strongly preferred or receive certification within days of hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this rolemiddot EP C or CEP Certification from the ACSM strongly preferred at the time of hire or receive certification within days of hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleEXPERIENCEmiddot One year in a health field preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot BS in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science HealthFitness or related fieldmiddot BCLSACLS certified upon hire is strongly preferred or receive certification within days of hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this rolemiddot EP C or CEP Certification from the ACSM strongly preferred at the time of hire or receive certification within days of hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleEXPERIENCEmiddot One year in a health field preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment