Exercise Physiologist II - Cardiology, Float, Charlotte
About The Position
Atrium Health Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiovascular care across the continuum, from preventive heart health and diagnostic testing to advanced treatment and long-term disease management. Exercise Physiologists are integral members of the cardiology team, working alongside cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to support patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions. This role focuses on exercise testing, patient education, risk factor modification, and the development of safe, individualized exercise programs that help improve cardiovascular health, functional capacity, and overall quality of life in a patient-centered environment. This position floats across greater Charlotte, NC area locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology required.
- Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same.
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is required.
- ACLS within 6 months of hire date.
- Additional certifications may be required by the department.
- If performing stress tests, successful completion of the exercise physiology competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents.
- Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc.
- Vision (corrected) adequate for reading.
- Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties.
- Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
- Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
- Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely.
- Sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day.
- Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead.
- Must be able to transfer patients.
- Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers.
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.
- One year of related experience preferred.
- Experience in stress testing preferred.
- ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred, for stress testing.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology.
- Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and previous cardiac testing.
- Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist.
- Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity
- Assists with transferring patients on/off equipment and provides assistance with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
- Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment.
- Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager or nurse manager.
- Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.
- In coordination with related staff may also cross train.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
