Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant at Kansas Health System supports the Exercise Physiologist by preparing patients for testing, conducting tests, and ensuring a smooth patient flow with professional, culturally sensitive service.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, equipment calibration, monitoring heart rate and vitals during testing, assisting with bedside spirometry, and maintaining a clean, organized testing lab; high attention to accuracy and safety is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred higher degrees in exercise science/physiology.
• Experience with CPET testing and software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient charts for testing and collects clinical data.
• Calibrates equipment prior to testing to ensure accurate data.
• Assists with testing and monitors heart rate, ECG, and vitals.
• Supports interpretation under supervision of a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist.
• Maintains testing lab cleanliness and equipment readiness.
• Performs bedside spirometry and maintains equipment per standards.
• Completes required competencies within 6 months of hire.

Skills

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Graduate

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Tools

Bedside Spirometry

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
• Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
• Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Proficiency with stress and metabolic testing software

Required Licensure and Certification

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

Preferred Licensure and Certification

1. 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

Job Requisition ID

R-59106

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 .

Reasonable Accommodation

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.