Exercise Physiologist I Cardiology

aah; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 103,155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin Milwaukee seeks an Exercise Physiologist to perform and coordinate diagnostic procedures with the Cardiology service line. The role includes stress testing and collaboration with the care team, Monday–Friday clinic hours, no calls, no weekends.

Required: Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology; ACSM-CEP for stress testing; BLS HCP; ACLS within 6 months; 1 year related experience preferred. Position offers comprehensive Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required; Master's preferred.
• ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) required for stress testing.
• BLS HCP from AHA required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following ACSM/AHA/ACC guidelines.
• Assesses contraindications to cardiac stress testing by review of H&P, labs and prior tests.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients and adaptive positioning for safety.
• Recognizes ECG changes and arrhythmias pre-, during-, and post-test.
• Communicates abnormal results to physicians and staff.
• Responds to emergencies professionally and promptly.
• Cross trains with related staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology (preferred)

ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) (required for stress testing)

BLS HCP (AHA)

ACLS within 6 months of hire

One year of related experience preferred

Job description

Department:

05520 AAH Good Hope - Imaging Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Normal clinic hours Monday-Friday 7:00-5:00. No call, no weekends, no holidays. Must be proficient in setting peripheral IVs withing 6 months of hire

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

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.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest Universit