Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Under supervision of the Cardiac Services Manager and Cardiology Medical Director in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides services for patients in various modalities of cardiology testing and therapies. Diagnostic services are delivered in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
Education/Training:

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field required.

Licenses/Certification:

• BLS Certified
• ACLS required within 3 months of hire
• ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within 6 months of hire

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Stress Testing
• Knowledge of ACSM Stress Testing Guidelines
• Excellent computer skills to include review and abstraction of data within electronic health record.
• Excellent communication skills and a team approach in working with various stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience with Cerner platform

Essential Job Functions:

• With covering physician assesses patients prior to stress tests, determines appropriate procedures and protocols to follow, and special precautions if needed.
• Performs measurements of blood pressure in accordance with established protocols.
• Recognizes clinical problems prior to and during exercise, such as: significant arrhythmia, evidence of severe ischemia/infarction, fall/rapid rise in blood pressures, symptoms, and patient appearance.
• Initiates management of complications of exercise including rhythm disturbances, hypotension, chest discomfort, or evidence of severe persistent ischemia.
• Determines when the test should be terminated due to medical reasons or for patient tolerance.
• Carefully monitors patient during recovery, recognizes safe completion of recovery period and remains alert for post-exercise complications.
• Contacts the covering physician with occurrence of any condition that might suggest a medically hazardous condition.
• Completes all data forms and organizes results in preparation for the final report.
• Ensures compliance with DNV standards as well as hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains necessary records and files in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Appropriately addresses equipment maintenance, calibration and supply needs.

Other duties: Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AGE AND DIVERSITY RELATED CRITERIA : Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

ABILITY TO FULFILL JOB EXPECTATIONS : Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity, requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment or in emergency situations. Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restriction; the ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds using good body mechanics, must be able to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Risks of exposure: Communicable diseases, body fluid exposures, electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards, and ionizing radiation.

Reports to: Cardiac Services Manager

Manages: N/A
Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.