Exercise Physiologist I Cardiology

About the role

Performs and coordinates a variety of diagnostic procedures with the Cardiology service line.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology.
• Assesses the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and previous cardiac testing.
• Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrhythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment.
• Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager.
• Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
• In coordination with related staff may also cross train.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
• Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
• Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
• Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
• Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
• Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day.
• Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
• Must be able to transfer patients.
• Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
• Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required, Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.
• ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
• Experience in stress testing preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required by the department.
• If performing stress tests, successful completion of the exercise physiology competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents required.