CPET Support Specialist — Exercise Physiology

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

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.