Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tech

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tech to perform Cardiopulmonary VO2 max stress tests and exercise treadmill tests for adult cardiac patients. This role involves reviewing patient history, providing patient guidance, performing various exercise protocols, obtaining consent, and working closely with the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Program. The position requires strong knowledge of arrhythmias and ischemic changes on ECG tracings. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, advancing its mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology or other science related fields and 1 year experience in a direct patient care related position or customer service position required Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong knowledge of arrhythmias and ischemic changes on ECG tracings.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology background and/or ECG interpretation skills preferred
• ACSM - Clinical Exercise Specialist upon hire preferred or AACVPR upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

• Competently performs Cardiopulmonary VO2 max stress tests and exercise treadmill tests to adult cardiac patients in the lab.
• Review patient history and previous tests if applicable.
• Provide instruction and guidance to patient throughout the test.
• Perform various exercise protocols on patients with known or suspected heart disease.
• Obtain consent from patient prior to the test.
• Work closely with the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Program.
• Reviews patient’s history prior to testing.
• Performs physical observation of the patient walking and assesses patient risk of exercise prior to choosing level of difficulty of test protocol.
• Consents patient for ordered test.
• Monitors and documents patient’s vitals and continuous ECG tracings, at baseline, throughout the VO2 max stress test and exercise stress test, including blood pressure, O2 sat saturation, heart rate and rhythm.
• Identifies any ischemic changes and notifies Cardiologist when appropriate.
• Prepares and interprets VO2 max data.
• Creates a summary report for Advanced Heart Failure Attending to sign and approve.
• Explains the purpose of the test, prepares patient’s skin and applies monitoring electrodes.
• Maintains CPET equipment, Q-stress monitor and defibrillator.
• Calibrates flow sensor and gas analyzers.
• Troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Inventories, stocks and orders all supplies for the exercise lab.
• Participates in Educational program, relating to Cardiopulmonary testing and CPET equipment routinely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better.
• In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).
• This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level