<li>Treats patients who suffer from conditions that affect their cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
Assists with diagnostic tests like electrocardiograms.
Educates patients on ways to prevent heart disease.
Educates family on how to help the patient engage in healthy behavior at home.
Updates electronic medical records.
Answers patient questions regarding nutrition and exercise.
Helps patients with postoperative rehabilitation.
Handles emergency cardiovascular episodes.
Provides patient care before and after cardiac surgery.
Operates machinery that aids in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
Administers stress tests.
Monitors cardiovascular equipment readings.
Keeps physician informed of any changes in the patient.
Administers medications.</li>

Cardiac OT Nurse