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Form of work Posting Date: Mar 21 2024
Requisition Number: 507143
Why North Memorial Health?
At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.
Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list, 2023 Women's Choice Award Best Hospitals list.
Benefits the North Way!
As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.
- Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
- Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:
- Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative
- Use of pronoun badges and preferred names
- Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training
About this position
The Cardiac Exercise Specialist (CES) is a professional staff member of the cardiac care team. The CES may be responsible for independently conducting IP and OP cardiovascular stress testing including nuclear, stress echo and graded exercise testing. The physician indirectly supervises multiple procedures simultaneously shifting direct responsibility to the CES. The CES may also be responsible for operational and educational coordination of the Phase I and Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Care is provided to adult and geriatric customers.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Monitor inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
Instruct customer education classes
Communicate with customer's physician regarding progress, change in condition and other customer concerns
Stress Testing
Organization, preparation, and confirmation of upcoming customer test information
Implement a specific exercise stress test protocol in healthy and unhealthy populations, based on an understanding of risk stratification
Demonstrate an understanding of contraindications, risks, safety precautions, and end points of a stress test
Requirements
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Physical Education
Experience
Experience
Minimum one year experience with cardiac customers in an acute care setting preferred
Internship in stress testing/cardiac rehabilitation or related exercise field required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of cardiac pathophysiology, exercise physiology, EKG interpretation, arrhythmias, and medications
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong knowledge of cardiology procedures and medical terminology
Physician relations skills
Proficient in the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn new applications and systems
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment
Licensure/Certification
American College of Sports Medicine Certification
Blaze Preferred
BLS Certification
Community Standard
ACLS Certification required within three (3) months of hire
Blaze Standard
The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Work Group: Non Contract
Hours per two week pay period: 0
Shift: Days 8 hours
Weekend Requirement: Weekends as Needed
Call Requirement: None
Remote or On-site: On-site
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits: No
EEO/AA STATEMENT
North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: 763-581-6947.
INSPECTION OF AAP
North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor.
As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written Affirmative Action Program for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law (AAP).
This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.
Link to Policy
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