Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab and Prevention

Munson Healthcare•Grayling, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves following GXT lab guidelines and procedures for patient assessment, preparation, ECG recordings, test performance, test endpoints, and recovery monitoring. The Exercise Physiologist will notify the supervising physician of any abnormal pre-test conditions, abnormalities, or concerns. No stress testing will be conducted without the supervising physician present and available in the department. The position also includes performing resting 12-lead electrocardiograms with proper electrode placement, scanning Holter monitors and preparing reports for physician interpretation (specific staff may be assigned this based on volume to ensure competency), and monitoring/evaluating various tracings (EKG's, Holter monitors, Stress Exercise/Dobutamine, Cardiolite, Adenosine, Dobutamine Cardiolites, Lexiscan, and Persantine studies) to identify artifacts, dysrhythmias, or ST segment changes. There may be a requirement to provide coverage and relief in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, which includes understanding exercise prescription for cardiac clients, interpreting telemetry monitors, and providing patient education on exercise and healthy lifestyles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university majoring in Exercise Physiology, Science or Movement Science, or Kinesiology or similar program.
Current BCLS certification.
Completion of approved ECG interpretation course successfully or may be challenged to meet competency thru staff development.
Employees must be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
Employees must receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

Nice To Haves

American College of Sports Medicine Certification preferred.
Current ACLS certification (must be obtained within 90 days upon employment).
One year of prior exercise testing experience in Cardiac Diagnostic type lab preferred.
Experience in Cardiac Rehab program administering stress testing will be considered.

Responsibilities

Follow GXT lab guidelines and procedures for patient assessment, preparation, ECG recordings, test performance, test endpoints, and recovery monitoring.
Notify the supervising physician of any abnormal pre-test conditions, abnormalities, or concerns.
Perform resting 12-lead electrocardiograms with proper electrode placement.
Scan Holter monitors and prepare reports for physician interpretation.
Monitor and evaluate all tracings (EKG's, Holter monitors, Stress Exercise/Dobutamine, Cardiolite, Adenosine, Dobutamine Cardiolites, Lexiscan, and Persantine studies) to determine artifact and dysrhythmia and/or ST segment changes.
Provide coverage and relief in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation, including understanding exercise prescription for cardiac clients, interpretation of a telemetry monitor, and provision of patient education as it pertains to exercise and healthy lifestyle.