Exercise Physiologist

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Illinois seeks a part-time Exercise Physiologist to perform stress tests and support cardiovascular diagnostics.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, ACSM certification within 12 months, and BLS/ACLS within 6 months. You will interview patients, select tests, monitor tests, and contribute to CQI efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, Master’s preferred.
• Certification in Clinical Exercise Physiology (ACSM) within 12 months of hire.
• Current BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to recognize needs across adult age groups and cardiac patients.

Responsibilities

• Assure safe and effective stress testing following department and hospital policies.
• Assist in patient interviews, determine appropriate stress tests, and communicate with physicians.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote patient safety; report issues per safety protocols.
• Follow exercise protocol, may perform CPX testing, and communicate test results to physicians.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of cardiac monitors

Cardiac monitor detection and INTERV

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology

Master's degree strongly desired

Job description

Department:

36905 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Cardiovascular Diagnostics

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

reeded to fill in when needed: will perform stress tests

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Major Responsibilities:

Assurance of appropriate, safe and effective stress testing

1. 1)Comply with the policies and procedures of the cardiodiagnostic department and hospital.
2. 2)Assist in performing initial patient interviews and evaluations, deciding which stress test is appropriate and communicating with physicians.
3. 3)Must have knowledge of progression of heart disease in the adult cardiac patient.
4. 4)Maintain confidentiality of the patient's information.
5. 5)Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.

Conducting Exercise stress testing

1. 1)Responsible for following exercise protocol designed for each individual stress test. Reporting and discussing needed changes in the protocol with the physician.
2. 2)May perform CPX testing
3. 3)Communicate pertinent information of the patients to the physician.
4. 4)Develop and update informational handouts for groups and individuals through research of journals, texts, experts, etc.

Providing safe environment for exercise testing

1. 1)Assist in assuming the responsibility for the safe and appropriate use of equipment and supplies.
2. 2)Demonstrates teaching strategies with patients, there families, and other health care members.
3. 3)Assist patients in learning to safely perform exercise test.
4. 4)Perform CPR and other emergency procedures as per department policy and procedure.

Participation in professional development and contribution to CQI atmosphere

1. 1)Attends in-services and continuing education programs appropriate to needs and goal.
2. 2)Looks for improvement opportunities for self and department.
3. 3)Provides pertinent information and feedback to other health care members.

Application of Holter monitors and event recorders when needed

1. 1)Scanning of Holter monitors for arrhythmias when needed
2. 2)Patient education when applying monitoring device.
3. 3)Patient follow-up on monitoring device when needed

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification issued by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or approved equivalent within 12 months of hire. Certification within 12 months is a condition of continued employment. Failure to meet this requirement will result in termination of employment.

Current BLS ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Education/Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology. Master's degree strongly desired.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand normal patterns of adult behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred.

Knowledge of cardiac monitor detection and intervention.

Good communication skills.

Familiarity with cardiac monitors.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Traits: Willingness to keep current in new concepts

Possess an attitude that reflects assertiveness and optimism.

Ability to offer ideas and projects for department performance improvement.

Communicates effectively and works well with other hospital staff and physicians.

If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Ter