Exercise Technician

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Coordinator/On Site Manager, the Exercise Tech contributes to the disease prevention and fitness development of wellness clients through the use of principles of exercise physiology, kinesiology, and adult education.

Responsibilities

• Educates clients regarding the accepted scientific principles of cardiorespiratory, strength, and flexibility conditioning.
• Instructs clients on proper exercise form, safety, and equipment use.
• Makes appropriate referrals based on client goals, such as dietary, stress management, and smoking cessation.
• Monitors BP, HR, and RPE closely as deemed necessary by referral, physician, or cardiac rehab medical director.
• Makes observations and utilizes metabolic data (BP, HR, RPE, and respiratory rate) during exercise sessions.
• Collaborates with other staff, medical directors, or referring physician regarding inappropriate responses to exercise.
• Ensures safety in exercise by thorough knowledge of the client's medical history, proper supervision, and demonstration/explanation of exercises.
• Motivates clients to pursue exercise as a lifelong goal.
• Serves as a role model for clients, employees, and the community through a personal fitness program, prudent heart living, and participation in hospital and community projects promoting health and fitness.
• Organizes work by establishing priorities to complete assigned responsibilities within an acceptable timeframe.
• Maintains current and inactive patient/client files.
• Supports and understands clients' needs and goals, offering additional assistance as needed.
• Displays courteous and considerate behavior towards clients, families, visitors, and other staff.
• Promptly completes necessary forms and informs the immediate supervisor of incidents/accidents.
• Voice opinions, concerns, and suggestions regarding client care and wellness program to the immediate supervisor.
• Demonstrates initiative in professional growth and development by staying current with new methods and innovations and attending in-service sessions as requested.
• Notifies supervisor if unable to come to work.
• Evaluates and maintains adequate supplies and equipment for safe, quality service to all clients.
• Fulfills a consistent cleaning schedule.

Professional Attributes

• Displays an enthusiastic, optimistic attitude, patience, understanding, and a pleasant disposition.
• Non-smoker practicing prudent heart living.
• Able to adapt and function under stress or in crisis situations.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in the English language.
• Ability to motivate wellness clients.
• Possesses integrity, professional ethics, and logical reasoning skills.
• Philosophy compatible with rehab and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Basic knowledge of exercise science including kinesiology, functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and health appraisal techniques.
• Knowledge of injury prevention.
• Current certification in BCLS recommended.