Cardiac Stress Testing & Rehab Specialist

Eaton Rapids Medical Center; Eaton Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Eaton Rapids Medical Center in Michigan seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to perform treadmill and pharmacological stress testing, monitor patients, and prepare reports for physician interpretation.

You will oversee EKG monitoring, Holter data, BP measurements, and ensure equipment safety. BLS is required at hire; ACLS within 90 days. A Michigan license or a relevant degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology is required. Experience in stress testing or cardiac rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS required upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS required within 90 days of employment.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Michigan or bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology.
• Excellent 12-Lead EKG interpretation and arrhythmia recognition skills.
• Minimum one-year experience in exercise physiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and abstraction of patient medical records.
• Exercise and pharmacologic stress test supervision and preliminary test interpretation.
• Administration and interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise tests.
• Static and dynamic EKG monitoring and interpretation (12 lead and rhythm strips).
• Holter monitor set-up, removal and editing of data for interpretation.
• Rest and exercise blood pressure monitoring.
• Ensures equipment conforms with operating standards.
• Provision of technical support in emergency situations (ACLS).

Skills

12-Lead EKG interpretation

Arrhythmia recognition

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist license (MI)

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Job description

Eaton Rapids Medical Center in Michigan seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to perform treadmill and pharmacological stress testing, monitor patients, and prepare reports for physician interpretation.

You will oversee EKG monitoring, Holter data, BP measurements, and ensure equipment safety. BLS is required at hire; ACLS within 90 days. A Michigan license or a relevant degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology is required. Experience in stress testing or cardiac rehabilitation is preferred.