Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab and Prevention

Munson Healthcare•Grayling, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing patient assessments, preparing patients for tests, recording ECGs, and monitoring test performance and recovery. The Exercise Physiologist will notify the supervising physician of any abnormal conditions. They will also perform resting 12-lead electrocardiograms and scan Holter monitors, preparing reports for physician interpretation. The position requires monitoring and evaluating various tracings including EKGs, Holter monitors, and stress tests to identify artifacts, dysrhythmias, and ST segment changes. Additionally, the role may involve providing coverage in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, which includes understanding exercise prescription for cardiac clients, interpreting telemetry monitors, and educating patients on exercise and healthy lifestyles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university majoring in Exercise Physiology, Science or Movement Science, or Kinesiology or similar program required.
Current BCLS certification.
Completion of approved ECG interpretation course successfully or may be challenged to meet competency thru staff development.

Nice To Haves

American College of Sports Medicine Certification preferred.
Current ACLS certification. (This certification is preferred, must be obtained withing 90 days upon employment).
One year of prior exercise testing experience in Cardiac Diagnostic type lab preferred. Will consider experience in Cardiac Rehab program administering stress testing.

Responsibilities

Follows GXT lab guidelines and procedures for patient assessment, preparation, ECG recordings, test performance, test endpoints and recovery monitoring.
Notifies the supervising physician of any abnormal pre-test conditions, abnormalities or concerns.
Performs resting 12 lead electrocardiograms in a uniform fashion with proper electrode placement.
Scans holter monitors and prepares report for physician interpretation.
Monitors and evaluates all tracings to include EKG’s, Holter monitors, Stress Exercise/Dobutamine, Cardiolite, Adenosine, Dobutamine Cardiolites, Lexiscan and Persantine studies to determine artifact and dysrhythmia and/or ST segment changes.
May provide coverage and relief in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, requiring understanding exercise prescription of the cardiac client and interpretation of a telemetry monitor, and provision of patient education as it pertains to exercise and healthy lifestyle.