Clinical Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

Allina Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota is seeking a healthcare professional to support cardiac stress testing and outpatient clinic care. You will assist physicians and nurses, room patients, obtain histories, monitor vital signs, and perform EKGs and exercise tests as part of a collaborative cardiac care team.

The role emphasizes patient preparation, data collection, and documentation while ensuring patient safety during procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
• 1+ years of clinical cardiac experience
• Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

• Rooms patients for providers and provides a complete patient health history to provider in a timely manner
• Obtains vitals, reason for visit, performs EKGs, 5-meter walk tests, may perform blood pressures while patient is walking
• Maintains clinic equipment, supplies, linen and education materials
• Order supplies and communicate with vendor(s) when needed
• Performs EKG and Holter analysis
• Educates patients regarding holter monitor process; administers connection between patient and equipment
• Performs holter analysis, reading and preparing the EKG information for the physician to interpret
• Completes charting and billing
• Escalation of any concerns or abnormal findings to cardiology and Imaging care team members
• Advances in testing including graded exercise, nuclear stress, and stress echo

Skills

Cardiac care

Clinical experience

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Tools

ECG equipment operation

Holter analysis

Job description

Location Address: 13205 Isle Dr Suite 100 Baxter, MN 56425-8554

Date Posted: September 25, 2026

Department: 31005033 AHMHI Baxter

Support Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 0

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

Casual (0.0 FTE)

8-hour day shift; Monday-Friday, with 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM shifts available

No weekends

Cross-training provided to support both MHI Baxter and MHI Crosby Outpatient cardiology clinic setting

Job Description

A utility professional within our MHI clinic locations and cardiac stress testing areas working alongside nursing, coordinators, other healthcare techs and providers. Assisting physicians and nurses in the performance of cardiac stress testing and cardiac clinic care of patients. This includes rooming patients, obtaining patient histories and identifying special needs of the patients, answering questions regarding procedures, preparing for and assisting with cardiac procedures, monitoring patients on treadmill, taking blood pressures and being able to act on and in emergency situations.

Principle Responsibilities

• Chart preparation for office visits including obtaining records from outside organizations and ensuring correct tests are ordered for patients
• Performs patient reminder calls for visits and preparation calls prior to applicable testing
• Rooms patients for providers and provides a complete patient health history to provider in a timely manner
• Obtains vitals, reason for visit, perform electrocardiogram (EKGs), 5-meter walk tests, may perform blood pressures while patient is walking
• Maintains clinic equipment, supplies, linen and education materials
• Order supplies and communicate with vendor(s) (i.e. Biomed) when needed
• Performs EKG and Holter analysis
• Performs 12-Lead Electrocardiograms (EKGs). Edits EKGs based on provider interpretation and direction
• Educates patients regarding holter monitor process; administers connection between patient and equipment
• May perform holter analysis, reading and preparing the EKG information for the physician to interpret
• Completes charting and billing

Administers Patient Testing (type of testing varies based on location and may include):

Monitors Cardiac Stress testing, including:

Graded Exercise Testing; Nuclear Medicine Stress Testing, both pharmacologic and exercise; Stress Echo Testing, both pharmacologic and exercise.

Advanced Cardiac testing, including:

Cardiopulmonary stress testing; Enhanced External Counter Pulsation Treatment (EECP); Monitoring tilt study test.

Testing responsibilities include

• Verifying the accuracy of order, completing patient history review, and chart preparation.
• Patient preparation, which includes obtaining vitals and gaining IV access as needed for patients requiring image enhancement.
• Providing education to patient regarding procedure.
• Administration of test, which includes test selection, connecting and disconnecting patient and equipment, monitoring vital signs and heart rhythms throughout test.
• Completion of chart documentation, transcription and charging.
• Escalation of any concerns or abnormal findings to cardiology and Imaging care team members.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
• 1+ years of clinical cardiac experience
• Medical Terminology

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or MA in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
• 2+ years of exercise testing experience, to include use of cardiac equipment; demonstrated knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology with regards to rest and exercise situations

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified clinical exercise physiologist by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified within 6 months of hire.
• Employees hired prior to 10/1/2024 must achieve ACSM certification within 12 months of hire.
• Exception: American Society of Exercise Physiology (ASEP) Certification will be accepted in place of ACSM for employees who are ASEP certified and hired prior to 2005.
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)

Physical Demands

Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $31.07 to $42.59 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include

• Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity & EEO

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)