BBC PRN Exercise Specialist

Bronson Healthcare; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bronson Healthcare is seeking an Exercise Specialist to provide clinical support within Cardiovascular Services and Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation. You will perform non-invasive tests, supervise stress testing, and assist physicians in specialized testing scenarios.

The role includes prescribing Phase II exercise programs, monitoring patients, and documenting outcomes while ensuring competency in direct patient care. A Bachelor's in Exercise Science and relevant EKG training are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field required.
• Previous 1 year experience in exercise testing of low and high-risk patients preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of Basic EKG and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Performs physician-ordered non-invasive cardiology tests (12-lead EKGs, stress tests, Holter, event monitoring).
• Supervises stress tests and administers pharmacologic stress agents per policy.
• Prescribes phase II exercise programs and supervises patients during rehabilitation phases.
• Documents patient performance and individual treatment plans; demonstrates competencies for direct patient care.

Skills

Exercise testing

Cardiac rehab

Patient supervision

Clinical support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

1 year experience in exercise testing preferred

Basic EKG and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

ACSM certification preferred

Job description

Culture

Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community.

Location

BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Title

BBC PRN Exercise Specialist

Job Overview

The Exercise Specialist provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Cardiovascular Services: Performs all physician ordered non-invasive cardiology tests, such as 12 lead and signal averaged EKGs, a variety of cardiac stress tests in CVS and Nuclear Medicine, Holter and event monitoring, EKG's, supervises stress tests, assists physicians and other professionals in stress testing or particularly delicate or sensitive testing situations. Supervises pharmaceutical stress tests and administers Lexiscan and Definity per department policy. Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Supervision of Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II and Phase III monitoring of patients. Prescribing phase II patients with exercise prescription per department policy. Working with cardiac rehab Phase II and Phase III patients supervising patient exercise, determination of patient exercise prescriptions and performance of body fat analysis. Documents patient performance and individual treatment plans. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field required.
• Previous 1 year experience in exercise testing of low and high-risk patients preferred.
• Satisfactory completion of Basic EKG and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications

• BLS certification required upon hire or within the first 90 days of employment.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine preferred.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a clean, well-lighted & temperature controlled environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to cutting instruments or other hazardous conditions, infectious disease from blood/airborne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

Physical Demands

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