Exercise Physiologist, Casual
Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN
•Onsite
About The Position
Develops, implements, promotes and administers exercise programs and testing, delivering patient intervention as appropriate to ensure procedures achieve desired outcome. Monitors and evaluates treatment and provides patient assessment.
Requirements
- BS or BA in Physical Education, Recreational Therapy, or Exercise physiology
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
- ECG interpretation
- Certification, experience or training equivalent to that specified for an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Specialist within 6 months of hire
- ACLS required within 6 months of hire
Nice To Haves
- Experience or internship with Cardiac Rehab or Exercise Stress Testing
- At least 2 years of cardiovascular healthcare experience
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, plan, and administer patient treatment upon referral of physician using all the techniques and modalities of Exercise Physiologist
- Provide risk factor identification and lifestyle management education and service to individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease
- Assess vital signs
- ECG rhythm and arrhythmia recognition
- Provide exercise-related consulting for research, public health, and other clinical and non-clinical service programs
- Provide exercise testing administration and patient monitoring of physiological response, prepare preliminary test interpretation with documentation in the electronic health record of services rendered
- Communicates with other health care providers as necessary, recognizing critical results and communicating urgently
- Checks equipment prior to patient testing, ensuring proper operation
- Administer cardiac life support during medical emergencies
- Other duties as assigned
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Career Level
Entry Level
