Cardiac Stress Test Specialist

Advocate Health; United States; Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking staff for Cardiovascular Diagnostics to perform stress tests and related assessments. The role requires safe, effective execution of exercise stress tests, patient interviews, and coordination with physicians to determine appropriate protocols.

Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring and patient safety is essential. The position emphasizes on-site responsibilities, with emphasis on confidentiality, protocol adherence, and ongoing professional development within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology.
• Master's degree strongly desired.
• Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within 12 months of hire.
• Current BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Ensure stress testing is performed safely and effectively per policy and procedures.
• Assist in patient interviews and evaluations, choosing appropriate stress tests and communicating with physicians.
• Maintain knowledge of progression of heart disease in adult cardiac patients and protect patient confidentiality.
• Promote patient safety by reporting issues and participating in safety initiatives.
• Conduct exercise stress testing following protocol and discuss changes with physicians.
• May perform CPX testing and communicate patient information to the physician.
• Develop and update informational handouts for groups and individuals.
• Provide a safe environment for exercise testing and demonstrate teaching strategies.

Connaissances

Cardiac stress testing knowledge

Communication skills

Patient safety awareness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology

Master's degree in a related field

Description du poste

Advocate Health is seeking staff for Cardiovascular Diagnostics to perform stress tests and related assessments. The role requires safe, effective execution of exercise stress tests, patient interviews, and coordination with physicians to determine appropriate protocols.

Strong knowledge of cardiac monitoring and patient safety is essential. The position emphasizes on-site responsibilities, with emphasis on confidentiality, protocol adherence, and ongoing professional development within the