Cardiac Rehab Specialist II - UI Heart and Vascular Center
Education Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Physiology (Exercise Science or Health Promotion Track) required. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Experience Requirement
- Minimum 1 year previous exercise assessment, patient education, and supervision of stress tests for high-risk cardiac patients.
- ECG interpretation skills must be 12-lead ECG interpretation and must be at an intermediate to advanced level.
- Proven ability to collaborate, problem-solve and utilize effective critical-thinking skills within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills with patients/families, nursing staff and other multi-disciplinary team members.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
Certification/Licensure Requirement
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required by employment start date.
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required by employment start date.
Desired Qualifications
- Master’s degree in related field.
- Some knowledge of University policies and procedures.
- Experience working in an academic medical setting.
- Previous use of EPIC.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Resume
· Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Kelli Ballard at kelli-ballard@uiowa.edu or 319-467-6019.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
