Exercise Physiologist Stress Testing (Per Diem) - Warren Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network•East Stroudsburg, PA

9d•$63,100 - $100,960•Onsite

About The Position

The Exercise Physiologist, Non-Invasive Cardiology participates in the implementation of diagnostic exercise stress testing, Holter monitor administration and interpretation, and administration of resting electrocardiograms. This role involves accurately identifying patients, explaining procedures, preparing patients for testing by applying electrodes and ECG leads, and reviewing patient history and medications. The Exercise Physiologist must alert the supervising physician of any contraindications or concerns before administering a test. They are responsible for administering resting electrocardiograms, supervising clinical exercise stress tests (including treadmill, pharmacologic, nuclear, and stress-echo), and accurately documenting patient vitals, test parameters, and any observed signs and symptoms. Additionally, the role includes administering, instructing patients on, removing, and scanning Holter monitors, notifying physicians of urgent findings, and maintaining and cleaning equipment according to department guidelines.

Requirements

Master of Science degree in Clinical Exercise Science /Exercise Physiology required.
Clinical experience in cardiac testing, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, or related field.
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP), or CCI Certified Cardiographer Technician certification may be obtained within 6 months of hire at the discretion of the facility manager.
BLS Certification required.
ACLS Certification required (may be obtained post hire).
Proficiency in ECG rhythm recognition and 12-lead ECG interpretation.
Annual Attendance of Case Conference Clinical Supervision of Exercise Testing by Non-Physician Healthcare Professionals required.

Responsibilities

Accurately identify patients using two approved patient identifiers.
Inform patients to the procedure and expectations prior to the start of the exam.
Prepare patients for testing, properly apply electrodes and ECG leads.
Review patient history, and medications prior to testing.
Alert supervising physician of any contraindications or concerns prior to administering a test.
Administers resting electrocardiograms.
Administer and supervise clinical exercise stress tests including treadmill stress exercise, pharmacologic stress testing, and stress component of nuclear stress tests and combination stress-echo testing.
Accurately document patient vitals, treadmill speed and grade, and all signs and symptoms at rest, exercise, and recovery.
Accurately complete and submit all documentation for physician review according to department guidelines.
Administer, instruct patients, remove and scan Holter monitors.
Notifies physicians of any urgent signs and symptoms.
Maintains and cleans equipment according to department guidelines.