Exercise Physiologist II, Cardiology

Sutter Health•Watsonville, CA

23h•$50 - $63

About The Position

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD Position Overview: Responsible for assessing the safety of all patients while participating in therapeutic exercise. Monitors appropriate use of equipment. Works with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs to meet special health needs of each patient. Designs personal exercise programs for patients. Works independently with cardiac rehab class participants by monitoring the patients vitals ensuring their responses to exercise are appropriate and be prepared take medical intervention if needed. Communicates effectively with the healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record. Job Description : These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Requirements

EDUCATION: Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma. Bachelor's: exercise physiology or related field
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Department, PAMF Cardiology: ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, chemistry, and physics.
In-depth knowledge of exercise testing, exercise equipment and quality control.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize independently with follow through in a timely manner.
Ability to design, implement, and supervise individualized exercise prescriptions for people with chronic disease and disabling conditions.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Assessing the safety of all patients while participating in therapeutic exercise.
Monitors appropriate use of equipment.
Works with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs to meet special health needs of each patient.
Designs personal exercise programs for patients.
Works independently with cardiac rehab class participants by monitoring the patients vitals ensuring their responses to exercise are appropriate and be prepared take medical intervention if needed.
Communicates effectively with the healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record.