Exercise Specialist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Denver, CO

100d • $22 - $31

About The Position

Position is in Cardiac Rehab. We are seeking an Exercise Specialist to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! As a n Exercise Specialist, some of what you can expect to do is: You will perform prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and stress testing to patients under the supervision of a cardiologist, advanced practice provider, and imaging leaders. Your role will include scheduling, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring their responses to tests, equipment maintenance, and detailed record keeping/reporting ensuring optimal care/treatment of patients. You will prepare patients, equipment and materials used in diagnostic procedures, as well as prepare preliminary reports for final interpretation by the cardiologist. You will perform exercise, cardiac, nuclear, pharmaceutical, echo stress tests, Holter testing and analysis, and EKGs as prescribed. Your role recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias, life-threatening arrhythmias associated with stress testing responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.

Requirements

• BLS required through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross; ACLS preferred.
• Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare related field, preferred in Exercise Science, Biology, Physiology, or Kinesiology.
• Prior experience in a patient care related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a patient care related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and stress testing to patients under supervision.
• Schedule and explain procedures to patients.
• Monitor patient responses to tests.
• Maintain equipment and detailed records.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and materials for diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare preliminary reports for cardiologist interpretation.
• Perform exercise, cardiac, nuclear, pharmaceutical, echo stress tests, Holter testing and analysis, and EKGs as prescribed.
• Recognize and respond to chest pain and arrhythmias during stress testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal counseling.
• Long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Free counseling services.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care.
• Consumer discounts.
• Education assistance.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree