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Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist | Avera Heart Hospital

Avera


Job Location:

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:

Sioux Falls SD

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital youre not just joining a workplace youre becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide out of more than 4000 to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary:
An Exercise Specialist performs electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on patients while they exercise. The technician monitors the patients heart rate blood pressure and pain levels to accumulate data about their heart function.

Responsibilities:
Explains procedure to the patient and complete consent form.
Prep skin to obtain good EKG tracing.
Use proper electrode placement and equipment set up.
Obtain manual BPs and follow the correct stress protocol.
Monitor patients for safety during exercise.
Document ongoing patient vitals during and after the stress test.
Enter all patient data accurately into the stress report.
Maintain ECG equipment and lab.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday.

Work Environment:
May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor in Exercise Science preferred

Completion of CAN program Medical Assistant Program or like program required. 2-3 years of cardiac patient care experience with strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms preferred.

Licensure/Certification:
None Required.

Required Experience:

IC


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