Cardiac Excercise Specialist

As the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the area, Dignity Health Nevada, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' vision for over 70 years, continues to serve the Henderson and Las Vegas communities. The Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital opened in 2000, expanded the services of the Rose de Lima Campus to meet growing healthcare needs. St. Rose Dominican is part of Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest healthcare systems, with over 9,000 physicians, 60,000 team members, and 400 care centers across 22 states, including hospitals, urgent care, imaging and surgery centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Headquartered in San Francisco, Dignity Health is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality care, especially for the underserved.

Position Summary: 

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager of Cardiology and Radiology Services, the Cardiac Exercise Specialist sets up and operates various types of equipment utilized in the treatment/ rehabilitation of cardiac disease and or illness. He/she works with the Cardiac Rehabilitation RN to perform the treatment plans and present the results of the test to the cardiologist and/or attending physician. The Cardiac Exercise Specialist is also responsible for clerical, communication, and organizational duties related to the function of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.  This individual must display the highest level of skill and experience attainable within his/her assigned facility. 

• This position is represented by SEIU, Local 1107 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Minimum: 

•  One (1) year employment cardiology medical environment, with additional experience in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation or related field.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• Familiarities of computers (Windows 98 or greater, preferred) fax machines, and other various office devices.  
• Degree in Exercise Physiology and training in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.  
• Desire and ability to work with patients.
  
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills to be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, physicians, physicians offices, and fellow staff members.
• Must exhibit excellence in prioritization and able to function in a busy environment with a multitude of distractions.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Exercise of patient confidentiality is essential.
• Must follow all safety and infection control rules and regulations.  
• CT CPRBLS -  Basic Life Support - AHA 
• CT CPRACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA 
• Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.