Exercise Physiologist II, Cardiology, Per Diem

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or related field (equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma).
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (Department, PAMF Cardiology required).
2 years recent relevant experience.
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.
Monitoring the appropriate use of equipment.
Working with healthcare professionals to design exercise programs to meet special health needs of each patient.
Designing personal exercise programs for patients.
Working independently with cardiac rehab class participants by monitoring patients' vitals, ensuring their responses to exercise are appropriate, and being prepared to take medical intervention if needed.
Communicating effectively with healthcare professionals through the electronic medical record.