Clinical Exercise Physiologist - 24 hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 24 - Under supervision of the Cardiac Services Manager and Cardiology Medical Director in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides services for patients in various modalities of cardiology testing and therapies. Diagnostic services are delivered in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Education/Training: Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.
• Licenses/Certification: BLS Certified ACLS required within 3 months of hire ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within 6 months of hire
• Required
• Qualifications and
• Skills: Minimum of 3 years of experience in Stress Testing Knowledge of ACSM Stress Testing Guidelines Excellent computer skills to include review and abstraction of data within electronic health record. Excellent communication skills and a team approach in working with various stakeholders.
• Preferred
• Qualifications and
• Skills:
• Experience with
• Cerner platform
• Essential
• Job
• Functions: With covering physician assesses patients prior to stress tests, determines appropriate procedures and protocols to follow, and special precautions if needed. Performs measurements of blood pressure in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizes clinical problems prior to and during exercise, such as: significant arrhythmia, evidence of severe ischemia/infarction, fall/rapid rise in blood pressures, symptoms, and patient appearance. Initiates management of complications of exercise including rhythm disturbances, hypotension, chest discomfort, or evidence of severe persistent ischemia. Determines when the test should be terminated due to medical reasons or for patient tolerance. Carefully monitors patient during recovery, recognizes safe completion of recovery period and remains alert for post-exercise complications. Contacts the covering physician with occurrence of any condition that might suggest a medically hazardous condition. Completes all data forms and organizes results in preparation for the final report. Ensures compliance with DNV standards as well as hospital policies and procedures. Maintains necessary records and files in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Appropriately addresses equipment maintenance, calibration and supply needs.
• Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Salary Range

$26.69-$40.86 -

Salary Range

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