Cardiopulmonary Rehab Therapist

Schedule/Shift/Hours PRN - (As Needed) - Days

Provides assessment, evaluation, education and monitors progress in activity level for patients with a cardiopulmonary diagnosis based on patient’s health history, cardiovascular risk factors, family history, health status, and physician order.

• Conducts patient assessments to determine appropriate care plans
• Leads and directs patient activity and education classes while working collaboratively with team members and students to provide patient care
• Provides educational information related to cardiopulmonary disease and processes, nutrition, psychosocial, medications and related topics to patients, professionals and at community events
• Administers and titrates supplemental oxygen based on physician orders
• Conducts Six Minute Walk or similar tests to help establish supplemental oxygen requirements for patients
• Assist with patient transition to utilizing supplemental oxygen
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

• Graduate of an accredited school or Respiratory Therapy or US military equivalent required
• 6 months experience with cardiac, pulmonary, or chronically ill patients in a rehabilitative setting preferred
• Credentialed as a CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) or RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) by the NBRC required
• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Idaho required
• BLS required
• ACLS required
• Membership with AACVPR preferred
• AACVPR CCRP certification required within 1 year of hire
• Strong knowledge of cardiac and respiratory physiology
• Able to monitor and interpret 3 lead EKGs

• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to kneel
• Must be able to stoop or crouch
• Required to bend
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Must be able to move or traverse with/without accommodation
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Typical equipment used in a clinical and/or office job
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, acids, cleaning solution, disinfectants, soaps, etc.
• Exposure to gas, vapor, fall risk, glass, smell, noise, etc.
• Repetitive movements

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

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