Exercise Specialist

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist to support Cardiovascular Services and Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation. You will perform non-invasive tests, supervise stress procedures, and document patient progress with attention to safety and accuracy.

The role requires a bachelor's in Exercise Science, certifications (BLS/ACLS), and experience in exercise testing and patient monitoring for diverse risk groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field required.
• 1 year of exercise testing experience preferred.
• Completion of Basic EKG and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire.
• BLS certification required on hire or within 90 days.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• ACSM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Performs physician-ordered non-invasive cardiology tests (12 lead EKG, signal-averaged EKG).
• Supervises pharmaceutical stress tests and administers Lexiscan and Definity per policy.
• Supervises Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II/III monitoring of patients.
• Prescribes phase II exercise programs per policy.
• Documents patient performance and treatment plans.
• Monitors testing equipment and makes adjustments as needed.

Skills

Non-Invasive Cardiology Testing

Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervision

Exercise Prescription

Patient Monitoring

Exercise Testing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Tools

Lexiscan

Definity

Job description

• Provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Performs all physician ordered non-invasive cardiology tests, such as 12 lead and signal averaged EKGs
• Supervises pharmaceutical stress tests and administers Lexiscan and Definity per department policy
• Supervises Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II and Phase III monitoring of patients
• Prescribes phase II patients with exercise prescription per department policy
• Documents patient performance and individual treatment plans
• Monitors equipment during testing and makes adjustments as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field required
• Previous 1 year experience in exercise testing of low and high-risk patients preferred
• Satisfactory completion of Basic EKG and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire
• BLS certification required upon hire or within the first 90 days of employment
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
• Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing non-invasive cardiology tests and supervising cardiac rehabilitation programs, with a strong focus on patient monitoring and exercise prescription. Holds relevant certifications and a degree in Exercise Science, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and patient care standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Non-Invasive Cardiology Testing
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervision
• Exercise Prescription
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• 12 Lead EKG
• Signal Averaged EKG
• Pharmaceutical Stress Testing
• Patient Monitoring
• Exercise Testing

Soft Skills

• Patient Documentation
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• American College of Sports Medicine Certification

Industry Keywords

• Cardiovascular Services
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Exercise Science
• Patient Performance Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

• Lexiscan
• Definity