Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant

The University of Kansas Health System • Miller, SD

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About The Position

The Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant supports the Exercise Physiologist in preparing patients for and performing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. The role helps ensure efficient patient flow and provides culturally sensitive service with exceptional customer care. It contributes to patient care through patient preparation, record maintenance, testing-room organization, supply and equipment inventory, and assistance to exercise physiologists, Pulmonary Function Technicians, and support staff. The position also serves as backup for certain Pulmonary Function Tests, such as bedside spirometry.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Exercise Physiology.
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science.
• Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
• Proficiency with stress and metabolic testing software.
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) credential from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient charts for testing, including clinical history and data collection forms.
• Calibrate equipment before testing to ensure accurate data collection.
• Assist with exercise tests by monitoring heart rates and ECG rhythm, blood pressure, perceived exertion, and patient signs and symptoms during rest, exercise, and recovery, according to department policy.
• Assist with interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing results under the supervision of a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist.
• Set up patients for testing and adjust sensors as needed throughout testing.
• Help maintain a clean testing lab, including exercise and testing equipment.
• Perform bedside spirometry pulmonary function tests and calibrate and maintain equipment to manufacturer and department standards.
• Complete required competencies within six months of hire in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Patient Preparation and Bedside Spirometry.
• Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED