Cardiac Exercise Specialist Float (Robbinsdale, Maple Grove & Blaine)

Requisition Number: 512739

Why North Memorial Health

At North Memorial Health youre part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously Rally Together Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of Norths culture which is designed to actively support each team members wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics 6 specialty clinics 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital established in 1954 is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009 is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care with a Level III NICU and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (5000 deliveries per year and over 60000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list 2023 Womens Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity equity and inclusivity to promote a workforce that enables authenticity as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions backgrounds languages beliefs and customs of our community and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths assumptions and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Cardiac Exercise Specialist (CES) is a professional staff member of the cardiac care team. The CES may be responsible for independently conducting IP and OP cardiovascular stress testing including nuclear stress echo and graded exercise testing. The physician indirectly supervises multiple procedures simultaneously shifting direct responsibility to the CES. The CES may also be responsible for operational and educational coordination of the Phase I and Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Care is provided to adult and geriatric customers.

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Monitor inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
Instruct customer education classes
Communicate with customers physician regarding progress change in condition and other customer concerns
Stress Testing
Organization preparation and confirmation of upcoming customer test information
Implement a specific exercise stress test protocol in healthy and unhealthy populations based on an understanding of risk stratification
Demonstrate an understanding of contraindications risks safety precautions and end points of a stress test

Requirements

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science Human Performance Kinesiology or Physical Education

Experience

Experience
Minimum one year experience with cardiac customers in an acute care setting preferred
Internship in stress testing/cardiac rehabilitation or related exercise field required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of cardiac pathophysiology exercise physiology EKG interpretation arrhythmias and medications
Strong critical thinking skills
Strong knowledge of cardiology procedures and medical terminology
Physician relations skills
Proficient in the Microsoft Office applications of Word Excel and PowerPoint
Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn new applications and systems
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to thrive in a dynamic sometimes chaotic environment

Licensure/Certification

American College of Sports Medicine Certification
Blaze Preferred
BLS Certification
Community Standard
ACLS Certification required within three (3) months of hire
Blaze Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt perfectly align with every qualification listed we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 0

Shift: Days 8 hours

WeekendRequirement: Every 4th Weekend

Call Requirement: Off Premise Call

Remote or On-site:On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: No

Salary Range:None - Job Uses Salary Grades based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

Employment Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position