Clinical Cardiac Exercise Physiologist

Allina Health • AHMHI Baxter, AR

2d • $31 - $43 • Onsite

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 casual (0.0 FTE) position with 8-hour day shifts available Monday-Friday, with 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM shifts. No weekends are required. Cross-training will be provided to support both MHI Baxter and MHI Crosby locations within an outpatient cardiology clinic setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field
• 1+ years of clinical cardiac experience
• Medical Terminology
• Certified clinical exercise physiologist by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certified within 6 months of hire. Employees hired prior to 10/1/2024 must achieve ACSM certification within 12 months of hire. Exception: American Society of Exercise Physiology (ASEP) Certification will be accepted in place of ACSM for employees who are ASEP certified and hired prior to 2005.
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current ALS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house ACLS training (within 60 days of hire)

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, patient reminder calls, rooming patients, obtaining patient histories and vitals, performing EKGs and 5-meter walk tests, and maintaining clinic equipment and supplies.
• Performs EKG and Holter analysis, including editing EKGs based on provider interpretation and administering Holter monitors.
• Completes charting and billing.
• Administers Patient Testing, which may include Cardiac Stress testing (Graded Exercise Testing, Nuclear Medicine Stress Testing, Stress Echo Testing) and Advanced Cardiac testing (Cardiopulmonary stress testing, EECP, tilt study test).
• Testing responsibilities include verifying order accuracy, patient history review, chart preparation, patient preparation (including vitals and IV access if needed), providing patient education, administering the test, monitoring vital signs and heart rhythms, and completing chart documentation, transcription, and charging.
• Escalates any concerns or abnormal findings to cardiology and Imaging care team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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