The Exercise Physiologist administers and interprets various exercise and pharmacologic cardiovascular stress tests to diagnose cardiac and pulmonary diseases. Responsibilities include monitoring patient vitals, interpreting EKGs, and maintaining diagnostic equipment.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Science (Master's preferred) and at least 4 years of experience in cardiac testing. Mandatory certifications include BLS and ACLS.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) PRN Days - Level 2 EP Minimum 4 years experience in cardiac testing Job Summary: The Inpatient Cardiac Diagnostic Exercise Physiologist reports directly to the department manager, in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts. Working in a hospital department, it is the responsibility of the Exercise Physiologist to administer and conduct a wide variety of exercise and pharmacologic cardiovascular stress testing for the diagnosis of preventative and complex cardiac and/or pulmonary diseases. Further responsibilities include and are not limited to: Review and abstraction of patient medical records, administration and interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing, Static and dynamic EKG monitoring and interpretation (12 lead EKG rhythm strips), Rest and exercise blood pressure monitoring, Equipment maintenance and calibration. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: __Cardiac Exercise Stress Testing__ a) Performs exercise stress testing, walking nuclear stress tests, pharmacological nuclear stress tests, and stress echocardiograms b) Performs pre-procedure verification process c) Monitors and interprets continuous 12-lead EKG while patients exercise or are given a pharmacological agent for stress testing d) Preps patients for exercise stress testing e) Communicates findings and status of the patients with the nurses and the doctors f) Monitors patients blood pressures in response to stress testing g) Uses independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings h) Accurately enters required information into structured report i) Stocks rooms at the end of each day in preparation for the next days schedule __Quality and Patient Care__ a) Assists in departmental performance improvement initiatives b) Address problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve c) Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed d) Ensures the equipment is in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor or Department Manager Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Bachelors Exercise Science or Masters Exercise Science-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I
ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days BLS
Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Experience in cardiac stress testing, (populations including cardiac patients, geriatric, and diabetics). Required Must possess knowledge of 12-lead EKGs, coronary artery disease, blood pressure, glucose monitoring, and treatment options. Required Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart. Required Minimum 4 years experience in cardiac testing (2 years credit if Master's Degree) Required Required Minimum Skills: Knowledge of coronary heart disease, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, 12-lead electrocardiograms, and cardiac stress testing. High The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude. High Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.
