Description
Tasks: Conducts cardiovascular assessments of clients and assists with developing treatment plans to delay or prevent the progression of the disease. This will mostly be for outpatient department but on rare cases will include inpatient and ER for consultations. Completes basic cardiovascular diagnostic procedures such as stress testing, Holter monitor review, EKG review, and echocardiograms. Reviews suitable educational and counseling materials related to lifestyle for patients and for use by professional and paraprofessional staff providing services to clients and the community. Records information in the Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) of each patient seen.
Skills CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) / CERTIFIED EDUCATION UNITS (CEU) REQUIREMENTS. Maintain CME and review pertinent journals, books and publications. Health care providers registered or certified by the national/medical associations shall continue to meet the minimum standards for CME to remain current. CME hours shall be reported to the credentials office for tracking by the Clinical Director.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION. Contractor must maintain a current active and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 United States or US territories.