Cardiac Program Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate degree in healthcare field.

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of clinical experience in healthcare.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree healthcare field

2. Certification in area of specialty.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of clinical experience in healthcare.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Supervises, trains, and promotes the development of staff and provides direction as needed.

2. Directs and oversees Performance Improvement initiatives.

3. Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, and other health care providers to ensure comprehensive, coordinated patient and family education.

4. Identifies opportunities for improvement in patient outcomes and participates in plans to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

5. Coordinates and oversees preparation and submission of education programs to meet national standards of accreditation for patients, nurses, exercise physiologists and exercise specialists.

6. Prepares and performs annual review of the program.

7. Assists in the revision and review of policies and protocols.

8. Assists with marketing and program preparation.

9. Conducts daily rounds and/or audits on applicable patient population, as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Heavy/Hard work:Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working irregular hours.

2. Working around biohazards/infectious diseases.

3. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the clinical process.

2. Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure.

3. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees.

Additional Job Description:

RN Preferred

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.