Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location
Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Supervises and performs inpatient and outpatient stress testing and physical fitness evaluations for high-risk cardiac patients. Collaborates with physicians to determine protocols and integrate testing data into final diagnostic reports.
Requires a Master's Degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology and current ACLS and BLS certifications. Candidates must obtain ACSM or CCRP certification within one year of hire.
Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology Strong knowledge of cardiac A&P and hemodynamic response to exercise with understanding of end points for testing/intervention Strong knowledge base of cardiac exercise protocols and ability to select most appropriate for patient stress testing/intervention. Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia recognition. Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing/intervention. Ability to multitask and work well under stress and in an emergency situation. Ability to work interdependently. Ability to use pc software programs. Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test Ability to evaluate the patient’s responses to exercise conditioning. Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group as indicated Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire ACSM-Cert Tr-Exer Spec-Hlth-Fit Inst-Exer Phys - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year or CCRP-Cert Cardiac Rehab Professional AACPRPCC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
Clinical internship in diagnostic stress testing (diseased population) and Basic and advanced ECG courses with the performance of a 12-lead ECG evaluation and dysrhythmia recognition Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
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