Exercise Physiologist - Cardiology - Full Time - Days
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Cardiologist, the Cardiology Exercise Physiologist will be responsible for explaining the procedure to the patients, what the exercise protocol entails, if the ordered protocol is appropriate for the patient based on physical and medical information observed and provided, the adverse effects that they may experience and overseeing all the practical aspects of the procedure. The Cardiology Exercise Physiologist must have thorough knowledge of the different pharmacological stress agents (Regadenoson, Adenosine and Dobutamine) their mechanisms of action, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, adverse effects and administration protocols. The EP must have thorough knowledge of the different exercise modalities, and how to apply them to each patient to ensure a successful and safe procedure. The Cardiology Exercise Physiologist must know the indications for and the contraindications to the test, recognize normal and abnormal responses and complications that may require that the test be rescheduled, re-ordered to a different test or discontinued. The EP must be able to manage complications of the test using BLS and ACLS Standing orders provided by the Cardiologists.
Requirements
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
- 50 proctored Exercise Stress Test/Nuclear Imaging Stress Test by Cardiologists
- Completion of a 12 lead ECG course
- Attendance of 10 hours of physician-lead didactic training
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Completed Competency
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge of different pharmacological stress agents (Regadenoson, Adenosine and Dobutamine), their mechanisms of action, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, adverse effects and administration protocols
- Thorough knowledge of different exercise modalities and how to apply them to each patient
- Ability to recognize normal and abnormal responses and complications
Responsibilities
- Explaining the procedure to patients
- Detailing the exercise protocol
- Determining the appropriateness of the ordered protocol based on patient's physical and medical information
- Informing patients about potential adverse effects
- Overseeing all practical aspects of the procedure
- Managing complications of the test using BLS and ACLS Standing orders
Benefits
- Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free
- Mentoring
- Continuing Education
- 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
- Multiple health options to selection from
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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