Sr Exercise Physiologist- Southdale

Fairview Health Services; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Edina, MN is seeking a casual Senior Exercise Physiologist to join Southdale Hospital. The role covers non-invasive cardiology procedures, patient assessment, education, and collaborative care with the health team.

You will monitor responses during inpatient/outpatient tests, perform EKGs and Holter monitoring, document findings, train staff, and participate in emergency response with a flexible schedule spanning hospital and imaging center.

Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science.
• Less than 1 year cardiac rehabilitation, stress testing or Holter monitoring experience.
• Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• 2 years of cardiac rehabilitation, stress testing or Holter monitoring experience (preferred).
• American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Certification (preferred).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support at hire or within 180 days (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess and provide appropriate exercise interventions for inpatient/outpatient tests and stress tests.
• Perform non-invasive cardiology procedures and intervene during emergencies.
• Document pertinent patient information and prepare reports for physician interpretation.
• Orient and train department members and supervise trainee competency.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

M.A./M.S. Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a casual Senior Exercise Physiologist to join our Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN .

Perform non-invasive cardiology procedures; assess and monitor patient progress; intervene as appropriate to ensure procedures achieve desired outcomes; provide patient education; respond to medical emergencies; communicate with healthcare team; troubleshoot equipment; and orient and train. Is cross scheduled to allow for a flexible work schedule between the hospital and imaging center.

Direct patient care

Monitor, assess and provide appropriate exercise interventions for inpatient/outpatient, exercise pharmacologic stress tests, and cardiopulmonary stress tests. Monitor physiological responses including:

• Heart rate
• Blood Pressure
• Electrocardiogram
• Respiratory rate
• Signs and symptoms
• Determine exercise/test termination and recovery time.
• Document appropriate subjective findings
• Provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Ability to perform technical procedures

• EKG’s
• Holter monitor placement and scanning
• BP monitor placement
• Event monitor placement

* Collect, assess, and report data

• Prepare reports for physician interpretation with department software
• Properly document pertinent patient information
• Communicate with other healthcare providers as needed

* Medical emergency response and intervention

• Administer cardiac life support during medical emergencies

Equipment troubleshooting

• Check equipment prior to testing to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Initiate service calls as necessary

* Orient and train department members

• Evaluate current knowledge levels
• Determine orientation and training g needed and institute the plan
• Validate competency of trainee
• Assess and make recommendation to manager regarding competency of trainee.

* Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Required Qualifications

• M.A./M.S. Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science
• less than 1 year cardiac rehabilitation, stress testing or Holter monitoring experience
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of cardiac rehabilitation, stress testing or Holter monitoring experience
• American College of Sports Med Exercise Specialist Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (American Heart Assoc) at time of hire or within 180 Days

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status