Exercise Physiologist

Dartmouth Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a qualified professional to perform and monitor stress tests, interpret ECGs, and create preliminary reports. The role requires ensuring patient safety, coordinating with cardiology, and maintaining equipment readiness.

The position emphasizes on-site duties with on-call weekend flexibility and adherence to lab protocols. ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are required or obtained within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and/or ACSM CEP Certification strongly preferred.
• Current knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology, ECG interpretation, and ACSM guidelines for exercise testing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-test evaluation including patient assessment, obtaining medical history, explains procedure, and obtains informed consent.
• Monitors patient response to exercise and interprets ECG during exercise.
• Creates preliminary report summarizing all findings from stress tests.
• Alerts attending cardiologist regarding concerns or abnormal findings.
• Triages appropriateness of all ordered stress tests and makes recommendations to ordering providers.

Skills

ECG interpretation

ACLS/PALS/BLS knowledge

Weekend on-call flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or related field

Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology/ACSM CEP preferred

Job description

Overview

Conducts stress tests, monitors and responds to the patient's condition during the test and summarizes exercise tracings. Ensures proper maintenance of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

1. Conducts pre-test evaluation including patient assessment, obtaining medical history, explains procedure, and obtains informed consent.
2. Monitors the patient's response to exercise, measures rest, exercise, and recovery hemodynamics, interprets ECG throughout exercise, and terminates the procedure according to lab protocols.
3. Creates preliminary report summarizing all findings from stress tests.
4. Alerts attending cardiologist regarding concerns or abnormal findings.
5. Triages appropriateness of all ordered stress tests, and makes recommendations to ordering providers as needed.
6. Becomes proficient in stress echo/nuclear stress tests.
7. Learns to place peripheral IVs for stress testing and out-patient echocardiograms. Assists with contrast administration and agitated saline studies.
8. Performs pediatric stress testing under the supervision of a pediatric cardiologist.
9. Participates in the training of fellows and other physicians in stress testing.
10. Ensures that supplies are available and conducts emergency equipment checks including medications and defibrillator.
11. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or a related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and/or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) CEP (Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist) Certification strongly preferred.
• Current knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology, ECG (Electrocardiogram) interpretation and current ACSM guidelines to exercise testing.
• Flexibility required for weekend on-call duties as assigned within a rotating schedule.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within three (3) months of hire.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within three (3) months of hire.
• BLS required at time of hire.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Pay Range: $24.58/Hr. - $38.10/Hr.
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
• Shift: Day
• Job ID: 41267

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.