Cardiac Diagnostic Exercise Physiologist

Munson Healthcare; Grayling (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Munson Healthcare in Grayling, MI is seeking a Bachelor’s-level Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Diagnostic team. You will perform resting 12-lead ECGs, monitor tracings, and ensure test quality in accordance with GXT guidelines, with supervision available.

The role requires ACSM certification preference, BCLS and ACLS (ACLS preferred with 90 days). Prior cardiac diagnostic lab experience is valued, with opportunities to cover Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university majoring in Exercise Physiology, Science or Movement Science, or Kinesiology or similar program required.
• American College of Sports Medicine Certification preferred.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification. (This certification is preferred, must be obtained within 90 days upon employment).
• Completion of approved ECG interpretation course successfully or may be challenged to meet competency thru staff development.
• One year of prior exercise testing experience in Cardiac Diagnostic type lab preferred. Will consider experience in Cardiac Rehab program administering stress testing.

Responsibilities

• Follows GXT lab guidelines and procedures for patient assessment, preparation, ECG recordings, test performance, test endpoints and recovery monitoring. Notifies the supervising physician of any abnormal pre-test conditions, abnormalities or concerns.
• Performs resting 12 lead electrocardiograms in a uniform fashion with proper electrode placement.
• Scans holter monitors and prepares report for physician interpretation (not all staff will be required to scan holters related to low volume to assure the highest competency).
• Monitors and evaluates all tracings to include EKG’s, Holter monitors, Stress Exercise/Dobutamine, Cardiolite, Adenosine, Dobutamine Cardiolites, Lexiscan and Persantine studies to determine artifact and dysrhythmia and/or ST segment changes.
• May provide coverage and relief in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation. This would require understanding exercise prescription of the cardiac client and interpretation of a telemetry monitor, and provision of patient education as it pertains to exercise and healthy lifestyle.

Skills

ECG interpretation

ACLS certification

BCLS certification

ACSM Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology / Movement Science / Kinesiology

Job description

Munson Healthcare in Grayling, MI is seeking a Bachelor’s-level Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Diagnostic team. You will perform resting 12-lead ECGs, monitor tracings, and ensure test quality in accordance with GXT guidelines, with supervision available.

The role requires ACSM certification preference, BCLS and ACLS (ACLS preferred with 90 days). Prior cardiac diagnostic lab experience is valued, with opportunities to cover Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation as needed.