Cardiac Technician - Exercise Physiologist

About the position

The Cardiac Technician - Exercise Physiologist position at Virginia Heart involves providing excellent patient care in an outpatient cardiology setting. The role requires critical thinking skills and the ability to work efficiently while assisting healthcare providers with various clinical tasks. This position offers opportunities for growth, including training in stress testing and potential advancement to a Senior Cardiac Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Assists the provider with patients in the office, including clinical chart preparation.
• Obtains the Chief Complaint or reason for the visit.
• Obtains vital signs and performs ECGs, knowing the indications for obtaining an ECG.
• Reviews current medication list, past medical history, social history, and review of systems.
• Applies Holter and event monitors and instructs patients on their use.
• Performs stress testing under the direct supervision of a physician, including nuclear testing.
• Authorizes prescription refills under direct supervision of the physician.
• Enters data in the EMR and provides patient education.
• Other activities and responsibilities as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, physical therapy or related major, paramedic, or previous experience with stress test training required.
• Strong 12-lead ECG interpretation skills.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Computer literate with prior experience using an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical position, preferably in the cardiology field.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and patient care skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid Short-Term Disability
• Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility
• One week of Paid Sick Leave
• Annual Merit-Based increases
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events.