Cardiac Stress Test Specialist

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to perform exercise stress treadmill tests and assist with nuclear stress tests and stress echocardiograms under supervision in USF Health Cardiology. You will screen patients, obtain baseline assessments, monitor ECG and vitals, and document results according to protocol.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety during all testing phases, communicating findings to the supervising cardiologist, and supporting the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Physiology
• Basic Life Support
• Automated External Defibrillator: Class completion of reading, interpretation, and monitoring EKGs

Responsibilities

• Performs exercise stress treadmill tests and assists with nuclear stress tests and stress echocardiograms under direct supervision of the Supervising Cardiologist.
• Follows departmental and physician-approved protocols to ensure safe and accurate execution of all stress testing procedures.
• Supports the Nuclear Medicine program by monitoring nuclear, routine, and pharmacologic stress tests as needed.
• Confirms that the stress test is properly ordered and screens patients for appropriate indications and contraindications before testing.
• Conducts baseline assessments, including ECG evaluation, blood pressure measurement, and patient education regarding the stress test procedure.
• Monitors ECG, blood pressure, and patient symptoms continuously throughout the test and recovery period per supervising cardiologist protocol.
• Identifies abnormal findings or changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the Supervising Cardiologist.
• Ensures the Supervising Cardiologist is present in clinic prior to initiating any stress test.
• Documents vital signs, ECG responses, patient symptoms, and testing outcomes accurately within the clinical workflow.
• Ensures patient safety during all phases of testing and communicates completion of the exam to the supervising physician for interpretation prior to patient discharge.

Job description

Academic Medical Group Inc in Tampa is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to perform exercise stress treadmill tests and assist with nuclear stress tests and stress echocardiograms under supervision in USF Health Cardiology. You will screen patients, obtain baseline assessments, monitor ECG and vitals, and document results according to protocol.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety during all testing phases, communicating findings to the supervising cardiologist, and supporting the