Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant to support the Exercise Physiologist in preparing patients for CPET and performing tests. The role focuses on efficient patient flow, precise data collection, and maintaining testing rooms and equipment.

A collaborative, patient-centered approach is essential. Responsibilities include assisting in CPET, bedside spirometry, and maintaining accurate patient records.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Proficiency with stress and metabolic testing software.
• Fluent English – read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts for testing and collect clinical history and data forms.
• Calibrate equipment prior to testing to ensure accurate data collection.
• Assist with conducting exercise tests and monitor heart rate, ECG rhythm, blood pressure, and signs during rest, exercise, and recovery.
• Assist in interpretation of CPET results under supervision of a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist.
• Ensure proper patient setup and adjust sensors as needed during testing.
• Maintain a clean testing lab and manage testing equipment.
• Perform bedside spirometry tests and maintain related equipment.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stress/metabolic testing software

Job description

Position Title Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant Days - PRN Miller

Position Summary / Career Interest

The position of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant assists the Exercise Physiologist in preparing patients for and performing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. The position is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating testing of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for testing, maintaining patient records, organizing testing rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting exercise physiologists, Pulmonary Function Techs and support staff. This position will also serve as a backup for certain Pulmonary Function Tests such as Bedside Spirometry.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares patient charts for testing – includes clinical history and data collection forms
• Calibrates equipment prior to testing to ensure accurate data collection
• Assists with conducting exercise tests; including the monitoring of heart rates and ECG rhythm, blood pressures, perceived exertion levels, and patient signs and symptoms during rest, exercise and recovery per department policy.
• Assists in interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing results under the supervision of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist.
• Ensures proper patient setup for testing and adjusts sensors as needed throughout testing.
• Assists in maintaining a clean testing lab including exercise and testing equipment.
• Performs bedside spirometry pulmonary function tests, calibrates and maintains equipment to manufacturer and department standards

Required competencies within 6 months of hire:

• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Patient Preparation
• Bedside Spirometry
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree Exercise Physiology
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science
• Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Proficiency with stress and metabolic testing software

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Required Language Skills

• Fluent English – Read, write and speak English fluently

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficiency in computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office

Time Type

Part time

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world‑class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life‑changing treatments for the people we serve.