Exercise Specialist - St. Tammany Health System : Job Details

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist supervises the physical exercise of clients in all phases of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at St. Tammany Parish Health System. Responsibilities include cardiac risk factor awareness, physical response to exercise, and safety guidelines during exercise. This position will assist with the admission of patients to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, gathering information for outcomes and community education. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree; six months recent relevant experience is preferred. Current BLS certification through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off Ability to accurately measure blood pressure and heart rate; good organizational and record-keeping skills, excellent communication skills with focus on healthy lifestyle ess...Exercise, Specialist, Healthcare, Health, Cardiac