Exercise Physiologist

Position: Exercise Physiologist (FT/ Mon-Fri/ Days)
SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab according to policy and procedure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Uses patient identification techniques to identify patient, enters appropriate and accurate demographics into test equipment, provide patient gown as needed and ensures safety and privacy during all procedures

* Perform all stress procedures (regular treadmill, treadmill nuclear stress, pharmacological nuclear stress tests) according to policy and procedure under direct supervision of the designated stress lab monitor

* Screens medical history of patient for relative/absolute contraindications before, during and after stress procedures

* Able to adequately explain test procedures and answer basic patient questions regarding each test

* Able to identify rhythm abnormalities

* Monitor EKG rhythm and patient hemodynamic status before, during and after stress procedures

* Appropriately instructs for injection of nuclear isotope during nuclear stress tests

* Able to identify when to appropriately terminate stress tests

* Initiate swipe for radioactivity in between stress tests when appropriate

* Appropriately preps patients for each test and performs all tests according to policy and procedure. These include: EKG's, pulmonary function tests with and without bronchodilator, vision screens, holter, event and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor application, audiometry and oxygen saturations with and without exercise, as well as stress tests

* Able to discern between true abnormal test results and the need to repeat test due to equipment malfunction before releasing patient back to physician's office

* Able to produce high quality test results

* Able to scan 24-hour holter monitors and recognize the need to take urgent findings to the reading cardiologist

* Performs lower extremity arterial studies appropriately and according to policy and procedure

* Covers front desk and possesses complete knowledge of the scheduling and check-in procedures for NICS/Nuclear Medicine procedures

* Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work area

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

* Able to order, maintain and confirm par values for all departmental supplies when needed

* Restock supplies for stress testing and EKG areas

* Able to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairs

* Checks paper work for correct label, appropriate diagnosis, patient information, and marks charge tickets with appropriate reading cardiologist when applicable

* Keep NICS waiting rooms clean and organized throughout each day

* Answer unattended departmental telephones

* Prepare and place final test results in referring physician's box throughout the day

* Calibrate equipment where applicable

* Log patient information for the different monitors (Holter, BP, and event) to track device

* Download BP monitor data and file final reports in physician box

* Fold and store linens

* Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

* Must have good EKG interpretation skills

* Must have good critical thinking and decision making skills

* Must have good time management skills

* Must have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workers

* Must be able to stand for long periods of time

EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

1. Bachelor or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field is preferred; or 1 year of related clinical field experience, with certification as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).

2. Must be ACLS certified or obtain within 3 months of hire

3. Current CPR certification

4. Successful completion of the CAOHC course within 1 year of hire