Exercise Physiologist

$22 - $32/Yr

Intermountain Healthcare - Wheat Ridge, CO

- Entry Level

Wheat Ridge, CO

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About the position

The Exercise Physiologist serves as the primary point of service for performing prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and stress testing to patients under supervision of a cardiologist or advance practice provider. They help guide patients through the process of procedures, monitoring their response to testing, and record keeping in order to provide exceptional care to patients and results to the ordering provider.

Responsibilities

• Works with physicians and serves as the technical expert on various non-invasive testing applications.
• Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician and assists with computerized charting and order entry.
• Explains the test and obtains consent prior to stress testing.
• Evaluates baseline vital signs and EKG for appropriateness prior to initiating stress portion of the exam.
• Performs exercise stress test, MPI stress tests, echo stress tests, Holter monitor placement and reports, and EKG interpretation.
• Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to troubleshoot minor problems, make adjustments as needed during the procedure, and prepares recordings for interpretation.
• Assesses patient post stress for clinical instability and manages side effects of stress agents if required per established protocols.
• Completes stress test report via Synapse and written report and prepares preliminary reports for final interpretation by the cardiologist.
• Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• BLS and ACLS required within 30 days of employment start date.
• ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) required within 6 months.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in exercise physiology preferred.
• Previous cardiac testing preferred.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with patients using auditory Input and Output.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.