Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Allentown, United States - Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Allentown, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Summary

Supervises and oversees the performance of inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing or exercise and physical fitness testing in lieu of physician presence.

Assesses the cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise on the cardiac and/or high-risk patient population. Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to deliver a high-quality diagnostic test/intervention.

Job Duties

Determines appropriate stress exercise protocol for patient based on medical history, patient evaluation, resting EKG, and indication for test/intervention.
Recognizes indications and contraindications for stress testing/intervention.
Communicates with Physician if questions or discussion regarding stress type ordered, intervention appropriateness or changes in patient condition warrants.
Prepares patient for testing/intervention, including explanation and proof of patient understanding and proper lead placement.
Supervises patient during inpatient and/or outpatient stress testing/intervention (Treadmill Exercise Stress, Nuclear Exercise, Nuclear Pharmacological, Stress Echocardiography, and/or Gradedprogressive cardiopulm exercise) using critical judgment skills and monitor patient for inappropriate responses based on indications for and limitations to stress testing/intervention to achieve a highquality outcome
Evaluates patient's anatomy and physiology, hemodynamic, and vital sign response during testing/intervention and detects any abnormal responses including BP and arrhythmia response.
Recognizes endpoints for testing and/or endpoint for treatment session.
Integrates exercise testing data into documentation for final report interpretation by Physician.
Recognizes appropriateness for physician presence during stress testing/intervention.
Performs holter monitor scan analysis, as needed.
Participates and supports the supervision and onboarding of new employees and student interns.
Provides education on exercise, health and lifestyle modification, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology
Strong knowledge of cardiac A&P and hemodynamic response to exercise with understanding of end points for testing/intervention
Strong knowledge base of cardiac exercise protocols and ability to select most appropriate for patient stress testing/intervention.
Strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmia recognition.
Critical thinking and judgment skills with the ability to evaluate patient response to exercise during testing/intervention.
Ability to multitask and work well under stress and in an emergency situation.
Ability to work interdependently.
Ability to use pc software programs.
Ability to develop an individualized exercise prescription for cardiac, pulmonary, and vascular patients based on clinical results of assessment and/or exercise stress test
Ability to evaluate the patient's responses to exercise conditioning.
Demonstrates strong educational teaching abilities for patient education, both individual and group as indicated
Demonstrates strong knowledge of cardiac risk factors and lifestyle modifications

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