Diagnostic Exercise Physiologist

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The Exercise Physiologist, Non-Invasive Cardiology participates in the implementation of diagnostic exercise stress testing, Holter monitor administration and interpretation, and administration of resting electrocardiograms.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Accurately identify patients using two approved patient identifiers.

Inform patients to the procedure and expectations prior to the start of the exam

Prepare patients for testing, properly apply electrodes and ECG leads Review patient history, and medications prior to testing.

Alert supervising physician of any contraindications or concerns prior to administering a test

Administers resting electrocardiograms

Administer and supervise clinical exercise stress tests including treadmill stress exercise, pharmacologic stress testing, and stress component of nuclear stress tests and combination stress-echo testing

Accurately document patient vitals, treadmill speed and grade, and all signs and symptoms at rest, exercise, and recovery

Accurately complete and submit all documentation for physician review according to department guidelines Administer, instruct patients, remove and scan Holter monitors

Notifies physicians of any urgent signs and symptoms

Maintains and cleans equipment according to department guidelines

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to stand for the greater part of 8 hours. Ability to sit up to 30 minutes at a time as it pertains to data entry and Holter monitor scanning.

Occasional handling, grasping, twisting, and turning while assisting patients. The possibility of lifting clients weighing up to 300 pounds with assistance.

The possibility of pushing clients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheelchair. Occasional stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, and reaching above shoulder level.

Touching as it relates to patient assessment, attaching ECG electrodes, and auscultation of heart and lungs. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation, BP evaluation, and auscultating heart and lung sounds.

Seeing as it relates to general close-up and distant vision. Must be able to use finger dexterity, grasping, and holding as it relates to computer documentation and ECG electrode placement.

EDUCATION :

Master of Science degree in Clinical Exercise Science / Exercise Physiology required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :

Clinical experience in cardiac testing, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, or related field. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), or CCI Certified Cardiographer Technician certification may be obtained within 6 months of hire at the discretion of the facility manager.

BLS Certification required. ACLS Certification required (may be obtained post hire). Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition and 12-lead ECG interpretation.

Annual Attendance of Case Conference Clinical Supervision of Exercise Testing by Non-Physician Healthcare Professionals required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.

Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and / or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.