Clinical Cardiac Testing Exercise Physiologist

Francisan Health • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation experience
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 180 days from hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 180 days from hire

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree

Responsibilities

• Documents patient care information and ensures timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates with appropriate personnel regarding abnormal finding and patient progress.
• Conduct pre-test screening with thorough chart review to gather relevant medical history. Identify contraindications and appropriateness of ordered testing. Collaborate with physician to identify and accommodate preferences in testing procedures and protocols.
• Interview patient and provide education on cardiac testing. Complete pre-test assessment of vitals (heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure and symptoms).
• Start IV's and administer medication intravenously under physician direction. Respond to adverse side effects and assist the physician in medical emergencies as determined by ACLS protocol. Adhere to nuclear medicine safety measures throughout nuclear cardiac procedures.
• Interpret 12 lead EKGs. Recognize changes in routine wave forms, artifact as well as critical conditions such as segment elevation/depression, infarct patterns and life threatening arrhythmias.
• Perform standard resting electrocardiograms and apply holter and cardiac event monitoring systems. Instruct patients on monitoring and ensure follow-up with the physician.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees