Cardiac Stress Testing & Rehab Clinician

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to perform inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing on high-risk patients, including advanced heart failure and adult congenital heart disease, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes treadmill stress tests, stress echocardiograms, Ambulatory event monitors, and ECGs; requires a Bachelor's in a related field and ACSM CEP within six months, plus BART or BLS at hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field.
• Must obtain ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within six months of hire.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
• Two (2) years of previous related knowledge and/or experience as an Exercise Physiologist.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing on high-risk patients.
• Conduct treadmill stress tests and stress echocardiograms.
• Apply ambulatory event monitors and perform electrocardiograms.
• Contribute to research initiatives and sports team screenings.

Skills

CPX testing

Inpatient/outpatient care

Research participation

ECG performance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology

ACSM CEP certification within 6 months

BART or BLS at hire

2 years experience as Exercise Physiologist

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking an Exercise Physiologist to perform inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing on high-risk patients, including advanced heart failure and adult congenital heart disease, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role includes treadmill stress tests, stress echocardiograms, Ambulatory event monitors, and ECGs; requires a Bachelor's in a related field and ACSM CEP within six months, plus BART or BLS at hire.