Primary City/State:

Loveland, Colorado

Department Name:

Banner Staffing Services-WR

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$23.16 - $34.74 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

A rewarding career that fits your life. Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country’s leading health systems. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Staffing Services.

  

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions offer flexibility in scheduling and are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. Banner Health offers employment options to match your career and lifestyle needs. We will meet you where you are and how you want to work! Learn more at https://youtu.be/Pu3VR3tGlw0

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: 

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Registry/Per Diem positions require a minimum of 2 shifts a month commitment. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

PRN Availability: Weekdays, Monday - Friday

Shift times: 7am - 5:30pm

Location: North Colorado Medical Center and/or McKee Medical Center

Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at  [email protected] or call (602) 747-2595

Within Banner Health Corporate, you will have the opportunity to apply your unique experience and expertise in support of a nationally-recognized healthcare leader. We offer stimulating and rewarding careers in a wide array of disciplines. Whether your background is in Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Managed Care Programs or Public Relations, you'll find many options for contributing to our award-winning patient care.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides assessment, treatment, and education to cardiac patients and their families during their inpatient stay post cardiac event and in outpatient cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation. May work in phase 1 rehabilitation and perform various exercise tolerance tests and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Evaluates patient’s functional abilities and limitations to determine appropriate intervention. Develops a plan of care and exercise goals, as ordered by physician or other referral source. Serves as a resource to new Clinical Exercise Physiologists and reinforces high quality patient care, appropriate exercise prescription and in-depth patient education. May independently run phase I, II, III, cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation classes.

2. Implements individualized exercise plans that consider patients’ physical and age-specific needs and abilities. Ensures that treatment plans are supported by standard practices and/or current literature. Re-evaluates treatment plans, as needed, to ensure safety and maximum patient benefit. Follows protocol with little deviation for patient assessments and exercise prescription.

3. Educates patients and family post cardiac to promote patient participation and attainment of exercise program goals. May ambulate post open-heart patients to improve outcomes and safe/prompt discharge home. Ambulation done both in the telemetry and intensive care unit. Provides individualized home programs with clear instructions. Instructs patients and families in pathology, discharge guidelines, risk factor modification, and exercise individually and through classes for both cardiac and pulmonary patients.

4. Presents educational material to team to aid in maintaining clinical relevance and application of best practices.

5. Independently documents patient treatment according to professional and regulatory standards. Maintains strong competency in policies and procedures and all required documentation. May serve as a resource to other team members.

6. Follows plan of care to accomplish functions within established procedures and scope of practice. Makes independent judgments based on specialized knowledge. Confers with leadership on any unusual situations. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physician offices, patient families, third party payers, and medical supply companies.

7. Utilizes solid understanding of medical devices, equipment function and quality control measurements. Adheres to safety policies. Promptly addresses patient questions related to equipment usage and devices. Follows standardized policy and procedures. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

8. Complies with all ethical, legal, professional and certification responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

Possesses a level of clinical knowledge as normally obtained through Bachelor’s degree in exercise/physiology or related field.

Minimum of 1 year experience in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation and/or stress testing.

Minimum experience of a 600 + hour internship in cardiac rehabilitation or equivalent clinical/patient care hours.

Requires knowledge in cardiac/pulmonary physiology, management and treatment of chronic disease, health promotion, ECG and 12-lead interpretation. 

Requires the ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare providers. Must have strong interpersonal communications and human relation skills.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) clinical exercise physiologist (CEP) certification

Up to 1 year experience in stress testing

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2025-05-15

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EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

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