Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant-PRN

The University of Kansas Hospital•Kansas City, KS

48d

About The Position

The position of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Assistant assists the Exercise Physiologist in preparing patients for and performing Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing. The position is responsible for ensuring efficient flow of patients through the health care setting by facilitating testing of patients in a culturally sensitive manner with exceptional customer service; contributes to patient care by preparing patient for testing, maintaining patient records, organizing testing rooms, maintaining supply/equipment inventory, and/or assisting exercise physiologists, Pulmonary Function Techs and support staff. This position will also serve as a backup for certain Pulmonary Function Tests such as Bedside Spirometry.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
Fluent English - Read, write and speak English fluently
Proficiency in computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree Exercise Physiology
Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science
Experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Proficiency with stress and metabolic testing software
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Responsibilities

Prepares patient charts for testing - includes clinical history and data collection forms
Calibrates equipment prior to testing to ensure accurate data collection
Assists with conducting exercise tests; including the monitoring of heart rates and ECG rhythm, blood pressures, perceived exertion levels, and patient signs and symptoms during rest, exercise and recovery per department policy.
Assists in interpretation of cardiopulmonary exercise testing results under the supervision of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Physiologist.
Ensures proper patient setup for testing and adjusts sensors as needed throughout testing.
Assists in maintaining a clean testing lab including exercise and testing equipment.
Performs bedside spirometry pulmonary function tests, calibrates and maintains equipment to manufacturer and department standards
Required competencies within 6 months of hire: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Patient Preparation, Bedside Spirometry
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.