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Schedule

Part Time, Day Shift (40 hours biweekly)

Hours: 5 days biweekly (3 days one week alternating with 2 days the following week), 8:00am - 4:30pm

General Summary

Assists patients who have experienced heart disease through monitored exercise sessions including duties performed prior to, during and after the session. Follows the individual treatment plan in providing safe, quality care in a patient centered environment.

Essential Functions:

+ Able to identify arrhythmias and the symptomatic patient, assisting the RN in clinical urgent/emergent situations as needed.

+ Proficient in performing 12-lead EKG per protocol.

+ Ability to multi-task and remain calm and patient under pressure.

+ Must have outstanding verbal communication skills and be able to work well with patients from a variety of backgrounds.

+ Must maintain a positive attitude and be a source of positivity for the cardiac rehab patients.

+ Proficient in performing blood pressures and taking pulses.

+ Accurate in all documentation in computer or on paper.

+ Proficient in performing glucometer blood sugar testing.

+ Monitors and assists patients with 6 min. walk studies as needed.

+ Assists patients to and from the exercise equipment if needed and sets up exercise equipment when needed

+ Assists patients applying cardiac monitors.

+ Follows all infection control and covid-19 related protocols, demonstrating appropriate cleaning of all equipment and meticulous handwashing.

+ Knowledgeable of all exercises done including machines, weights and stretches, and able to effectively teach patients regarding use and benefits related to their health & fitness.

+ Responsible for ordering supplies when needed, understanding materials management and lawson ordering protocols.

+ Answers telephone when needed, routes calls, takes messages and provides information as appropriate.

Common Expectations:

+ Knowledgeable of and follows all age-related principals specific to the population served

+ Respectful of all other co-workers and patients, demonstrating consistent working as one behavior.

+ Adaptable to changes in responsibilities with program development.

+ Maintains mandatory in-services, professional development; and any competencies related to position.

+ Demonstrates engagement by attending staff meetings, huddles and contributing to process improvement within the department.

+ Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma or GED Required

+ Certificate Program Graduate of cardiology program with CCT certificate or medical office assistant training. Preferred

Work Experience:

+ 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

+ Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

+ Basic EKG course for cardiac arrhythmias/rhythm recognition. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

+ Comprehensive health benefits

+ Flexible spending and health savings accounts

+ Retirement savings plan

+ Paid time off (PTO)

+ Short-term disability

+ Educational assistance

+ Financial education and support, including DailyPay

+ Wellness and Wellbeing programs

+ Caregiver support via Weallthy

+ Childcare referral service via Wellthy

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.

Quality of Life

Lancaster City was the capital of Pennsylvania from 1799 to 1812. Today, Lancaster County includes a vibrant downtown business district, desirable suburban neighborhoods and sprawling agricultural farms. Life in Lancaster County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, an independent professional baseball team, fine dining and more. When visiting Lancaster, one can't help but recognizing the influence of the Pennsylvania Dutch - farm-to-table and beyond.

Conveniently located in Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is within an easy commute to major cities and has ready access to public transportation. Residents can find local employment in healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing and both professional and semiprofessional services. (Patient population: 535,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.