Exercise Physiologist I Cardiology

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aurora Health Care is seeking a qualified Exercise Physiologist to perform and coordinate diagnostic stress testing in the Cardiology service line. You will assess patient suitability, explain procedures, verify orders, and ensure safe operation of testing equipment.

Responsibilities include identifying contraindications, recognizing ECG changes, communicating results, and responding to emergencies in a fast-paced clinical environment. Some cross-training with related staff may occur.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• ACSM-CEP certification required or eligible to test.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
• Experience in stress testing is preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required by the department.

Aufgaben

• Coordinates and performs exercise and pharmacological stress testing per ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines.
• Assesss patient contraindications by reviewing latest H&P, labs, and prior tests.
• Explains procedure, verifies order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients and positioning for safety.
• Recognizes ECG changes and arrythmias before, during, and after tests.
• Communicates abnormal results to physician or clinical staff.
• Responds to emergencies in a professional, prompt manner.
• May cross-train with related staff as needed.

Kenntnisse

ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines

Patient safety awareness

Communication with patients

Stress testing knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology

ACSM-CEP certification

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Experience in stress testing

One year related experience

Tools

ECG equipment operation

Stress testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Performs and coordinates a variety of diagnostic procedures with the Cardiology service line.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology.
• Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and previous cardiac testing. Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity
• Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
• Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment.
• Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager.
• Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
• In coordination with related staff may also cross train.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead. Must be able to transfer patients. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Work is in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required, Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred. Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same. ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire date. Experience in stress testing preferred. One year of related experience preferred. Additional certifications may be required by the department. If performing stress tests, successful completion of the exercise physiology competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents required.