Exercise Physiologist - Cardiology II - Outpatient Atrium Health Sanger Heart Vascular Institute Full-Time Days
Exercise Physiologist - Cardiology II - Outpatient Atrium Health Sanger Heart Vascular Institute Full-Time Days
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Job Description
This position supports programs in the Gragg Center for Cardiovascular Performance including research advanced heart failure sports medicine and the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence.
Job Summary
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.
- Assess 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 arrythmias pretest during testing and posttest 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 fastpaced clinical environment.
Education Experience and Certifications
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Physiology required Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred. Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSMCEP (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 SHVI independent stress testing competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents required.
Complies with the requirements for advancement maintenance approved certification and education as outlined in Cardiology Exercise Physiologist Career Advancement Program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
