Exercise physiologist performs exercise and/or pharmacological nuclear stress tests and stress studies under the general supervision of the cardiologist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES):
- Screen patient for the appropriate indication, type of test, and contraindications
- Assess patient history, symptoms, and signs that suggest increased risk so that appropriate medical supervision is provided
- Communicate with the patient about the reason for stress test, obtain informed consent, selects appropriate exercise testing procedure, and prepares patient for stress test
- Recognize when baseline EKG, BP, or symptoms indicate the stress test should not be performed
- Communicate with RN and/or MD regarding patient risk, assessment, and stability
- Perform diagnostic stress test, monitoring EKG continuously before, during, and after test
- Analyze EKG and recognize abnormal clinical and EKG responses to exercise (physical or pharmacological) and notify RN and/or MD when prudent
- Recognize appropriate termination criteria for the stress test
- Interpret exercise and pharmacologic stress test data
- Generate appropriate reports in EMR and/or PACs system (PICOM)
- Operate and maintain clinical exercise testing equipment and supplies
- Become proficient with EMR (Centricity) including scheduling
- Answer general phone calls and place notes in EMR
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification preferred
- Demonstrate 12 lead EKG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition skills
- Experience in stress testing or cardiac rehab is preferred
- Computer knowledge required, electronic medical records (EMR) highly preferred.
- Must have excellent customer service skills.
- Must be able to travel within main locations at SLHV.
- Must be detailed oriented and able to multi-task.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated individual.
- Strong inter-personal skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.
- Multilingual and American Sign Language (ASL) plus.
Work Environment
This position will report to the office
Physical Requirements
This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary and Benefits
Full-time, non-exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Exercise Physiologist, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
