Cardiac Rehab Technologist

Salary Range: $17.28 - $23.82

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• This position reports to the Clinical Manager and clinical duties are overseen by the Cardiac Rehab Medical Director.
• Responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice.
• Assists with the daily clinical duties involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
• Provides safe patient care, clinical supervision, guidance and education to patients and families who participate in the program.
• Verify insurance coverage and obtain insurance authorization when applicable.
• Maintains EMR documentation to ensure efficient and accurate coding and billing of services.
• Determine when assistance is needed from other departments and/or Manager and follow through to ensure that patient care is not compromised.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment.
• Performs patient care services that support the physician/providers orders.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers, and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC “Commitment to Care”.
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Performance Improvement Activities
• Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Verifies insurance coverage and authorization for treatment.
• Communicates with other departments regarding registration of patients.
• Greets and directs patients and visitors.
• Accepts patient valuables.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.
• Check referral for appropriate study and follow up with referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary.
• Check patient histories and clinical indications and consult with the Ordering Provider/Physician when necessary to determine the appropriate plan for Cardiac Rehab.
• Guide patients through this sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns.
• Coordinate with office Registration staff for timely care of patients.
• Assist patient safely onto and off from the exercise equipment when needed.
• Monitor patient's well-being during exercise; take appropriate action when patient discomfort or     medical problems are recognized.
• Must correctly connect patients to telemetry monitoring and demonstrate the ability to detect signs of significant cardiac problems on the EKG monitor.
• Produces documentation of data and summary of findings for Physician review and signature.
• Accurately documents the encounter in the EMR to include appropriate diagnosis codes and procedure CPT code(s) for efficient and accurate coding and billing of services provided.
• Releases patient with proper follow-up information
• Cross-train and help in other departments (i.e. front and/or back office) as needed.
• Participate in various projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.

Essential Functions:

• Scheduling patients for cardiac rehabilitation.
• Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Required to set up and use all necessary equipment including EKG lead placement for remote telemetry during exercise.
• Works under immediate supervision of clinical manager.
• Demonstrates competency in the performance of job-related skills appropriate to his/her customer populations.
• Ability to use computer keyboard, telephone, and insurance eligibility determination equipment.
• The ability to be supervised.
• The ability to work as a Team member.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents, and visitors.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous office/hospital experience preferred.
• Skills/Ability: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills are essential.  Exhibits the ability to organize multiple assignments and follow through with accuracy.  Exercises good judgment under stress. Demonstrates initiative, emotional stability, tact, and poise.
• Good understanding of cardiac anatomy, proper EKG lead placement, and detection of cardiac arrhythmias.
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification.
• Specialized Cardiac Medical Training strongly preferred.
• Certification as a CNA, MA or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• LVMC reserves the right to modify the minimum requirements depending on the needs of the organization.