Exercise Physiologist II, Cardiology, Limited Term
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: exercise physiology or related field
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Limited Phlebotomy Technician (LPT) Certificate within 18 months
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
