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

• 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).
• Must be ACLS certified or obtain within 3 months of hire
• Current CPR certification
• Successful completion of the CAOHC course within 1 year of hire