Exercise Specialist
About The Position
This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings. The Exercise Specialist will provide stress tests of all varieties accepted in current clinical practice under physician and RN supervision, including Holter Monitor hookup. They will utilize knowledge of exercise science to assess and assist patients undergoing diagnostic testing, procedures or using various exercise modalities specific to department services. The role involves reporting medical symptoms to a registered nurse or designated licensed healthcare provider, performing appropriate patient education utilizing best practice and current exercise science guidelines, and developing materials to enhance patient education. The specialist will also teach individual and/or group classes when required, and document or record data on equipment utilized in providing patient care services. Additionally, they will assist with equipment maintenance as directed and support unit/hospital goals by attending inservices, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports. This role requires independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. The Exercise Specialist will coordinate activities of others (does not supervise) and work directly with patients, internal and external customers, and other healthcare professionals and staff via telephone or face-to-face interaction.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or relevant field.
- 0 - 6 months related experience.
- Ability to complete dysrhythmia class.
- Ability to respond to situations such as medical emergencies calmly and efficiently.
- Ability to prioritize workflow and adjust as needed.
- Ability to utilize PC and software applications.
- Demonstrated ability to perform ECG skills and work with patients.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- ACSM Certification and other job related Exercise Science certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide stress tests of all varieties accepted in current clinical practice under physician and RN supervision, including holter Monitor hookup.
- Utilize knowledge of exercise science to assess and assist patients undergoing diagnostic testing, procedures or using various exercise modalities specific to department services.
- Report medical symptoms to registered nurse or designated licensed healthcare provider.
- Perform appropriate patient education utilizing best practice and current exercise science guidelines.
- Develop materials to enhance patient education.
- Teach individual and/or group classes when required.
- Document or record data on equipment utilized in providing patient care services.
- Assist with equipment maintenance as directed.
- Support unit/hospital goals by attending inservices, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.
Benefits
- limited benefit offerings
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Career Level
Entry Level
