Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist | Avera Heart Hospital
About The Position
At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position Summary: An Exercise Specialist performs electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on patients while they exercise. The technician monitors the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels to accumulate data about their heart function.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Completion of CAN program, Medical Assistant Program or like program required.
- 2-3 years of cardiac patient care experience with strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor in Exercise Science preferred
Responsibilities
- Explains procedure to the patient and complete consent form.
- Prep skin to obtain good EKG tracing.
- Use proper electrode placement and equipment set up.
- Obtain manual BP’s and follow the correct stress protocol.
- Monitor patients for safety during exercise.
- Document ongoing patient vitals during and after the stress test.
- Enter all patient data accurately into the stress report.
- Maintain ECG equipment and lab.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
