Exercise Physiologist I Cardiology

Advocate Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Milwaukee seeks an Exercise Physiologist to perform and coordinate diagnostic stress testing within Cardiology. You will ensure patient safety, follow ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines, and assess contraindications while coordinating with physicians.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology; a Master's is preferred. ACSM-CEP or eligibility, BLS HCP, and ACLS within 6 months of hire are expected, with 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Exercise Physiologist certified by ACSM or eligible to test for the same.
• ACSM-CEP preferred, required for stress testing.
• BLS HCP certification required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• If performing stress tests, completion of exercise physiology competencies for pharmacological stress testing agents required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing per ACSM/AHA/ACC and Diagnostic Cardiology policies.
• Assess contraindications by reviewing H&P, labs, and prior testing; coordinate with ordering provider or Cardiologist.
• Explain procedure, verify order, and confirm patient identity.
• Assist with transferring patients and adjusting positioning for safety.
• Recognize ECG changes and arrhythmias pre-, during, and post-test.
• Communicate abnormal results to physicians and staff.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and be ready to cross-train with related staff.

Skills

Stress testing

Cardiac care coordination

Patient communication

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology

ACLS certification

BLS HCP certification

ACSM-CEP eligibility

Job description

Job Summary

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

Essential Function s

• 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.