Clinical Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

Allina Health System•Lakeville, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. This is a utility professional position within MHI clinic locations and cardiac stress testing areas, working alongside nursing, coordinators, other healthcare techs and providers. The role involves assisting physicians and nurses in the performance of cardiac stress testing and cardiac clinic care of patients. This includes rooming patients, obtaining patient histories, identifying special needs, answering procedural questions, preparing for and assisting with cardiac procedures, monitoring patients on a treadmill, taking blood pressures, and being able to act in emergency situations. This is a .6 FTE position (48 hours per two-week pay period) with 8-hour day shifts and no weekends. This position does not have a fixed clinic location and will float between four metro MHI Clinic locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
1+ years of clinical cardiac experience
Medical Terminology

Nice To Haves

MS or MA in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
2+ years of exercise testing experience, to include use of cardiac equipment
demonstrated knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology with regards to rest and exercise situations

Responsibilities

Assists with cardiac clinic responsibilities, including chart preparation for office visits, obtaining records from outside organizations, and ensuring correct tests are ordered for patients.
Performs patient reminder calls for visits and preparation calls prior to applicable testing.
Rooms patients for providers and provides a complete patient health history to provider in a timely manner.
Obtains vitals, reason for visit, perform electrocardiogram (EKGs), 5- meter walk tests, may perform blood pressures while patient is walking.
Maintains clinic equipment, supplies, linen and education materials.
Orders supplies and communicates with vendor(s) (i.e. Biomed) when needed.
Performs EKG and Holter analysis.
Performs 12-Lead Electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Edits EKGs based on provider interpretation and direction.
Educates patients regarding holter monitor process; administers connection between patient and equipment.
May perform holter analysis, reading and preparing the EKG information for the physician to interpret.
Completes charting and billing.
Administers Patient Testing (type of testing varies based on location and may include): Monitors Cardiac Stress testing, including: Graded Exercise Testing; Nuclear Medicine Stress Testing, both pharmacologic and exercise; Stress Echo Testing, both pharmacologic and exercise. Advanced Cardiac testing, including: Cardiopulmonary stress testing; Enhanced External Counter Pulsation Treatment (EECP); Monitoring tilt study test.
Testing responsibilities include: Verifying the accuracy of order, completing patient history review, and chart preparation. Patient preparation, which includes obtaining vitals and gaining IV access as needed for patients requiring image enhancement. Providing education to patient regarding procedure. Administration of test, which includes test selection, connecting and disconnecting patient and equipment, monitoring vital signs and heart rhythms throughout test. Completion of chart documentation, transcription and charging. Escalation of any concerns or abnormal findings to cardiology and Imaging care team members.
Other duties as assigned.