Exercise Physiologist II - Cardiology, Float, Charlotte

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Advocate Health Care in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiology team. You’ll perform diagnostic testing, educate patients, and help develop personalized exercise programs to improve cardiovascular health.

The role requires ACSM certification, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology. This is a full-time, 40-hour/week position with varying shift locations across metro Charlotte.

Formación

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Certification / Registration / License Exercise Physiologist by ACSM or eligible.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
• Additional certifications may be required by the department.
• If performing stress tests, completion of exercise physiology competencies required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following standards/guidelines.
• Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing.
• Coordinates care with ordering provider or Cardiologist.
• Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity.
• Assists with transferring patients and positioning for safety and performance.
• Recognizes ECG changes and arrhythmias to ensure diagnostic info is obtained safely.
• Communicates abnormal results to physician and staff.
• Responds to emergencies professionally and promptly.
• Cross train with related staff as needed.

Conocimientos

Cardio fitness assessment

Exercise testing

ACSM guidelines

Patient education

Risk factor modification

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Descripción del empleo

Department: 05511 GCMG SHVI: Kenilworth - Radiology: Cardiac Diagnostics
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varying shift and location
Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95

Atrium Health Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiovascular care across the continuum, from preventive heart health and diagnostic testing to advanced treatment and long-term disease management. Exercise Physiologists are integral members of the cardiology team, working alongside cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to support patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions. This role focuses on exercise testing, patient education, risk factor modification, and the development of safe, individualized exercise programs that help improve cardiovascular health, functional capacity, and overall quality of life in a patient-centered environment. This position floats across greater Charlotte, NC area locations.

Job Description:

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

Major Responsibilities

• 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 arrhythmias 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.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required.
• Certification / Registration / License Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire date.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Education Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
• Experience One year of related experience preferred.
• Experience in stress testing preferred.
• Certification / Registration / License ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, required for stress testing.

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

About Advocate Health

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 University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care