Certified Exercise Physiologist - Doylestown, United States - Doylestown Health

Description

Job Description:

PURPOSE OF JOB :
Nonexempt position responsible for supervising cardiac stress testing in both the in-patient and out-patient setting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Assess patients for absolute contraindications to stress testing via pre-participation screen to include risk stratification and past medical history; Knowledgeable of criteria necessitating physician review prior to testing.

Recognize indications for early termination of an exercise or pharmacological stress test; demonstrates the skills needed for responding to cardiac emergencies during and after stress testing.

Lead comprehensive exercise tolerance and stress testing using a variety of test protocols.

Demonstrates thorough working knowledge of the operation, skill in use and troubleshooting comprehensive stress testing equipment including, exercise testing system (treadmill, bicycle, and ECG monitor), defibrillator, pulse oximeter, sphygmomanometer, and oxygen.

Document and communicate preliminary test results including ECG interpretation, hemodynamic evaluation, and symptomology with finalized report completed by physician. Communicate with external referring physician base and patients as directed.


Job Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education:
Masters of Science - Cardiac Rehabilitation/Exercise Science/Exercise Physiology/Adult Health and Fitness preferred; Equivalent experience considered

Experience:
Two-five years of experience in comprehensive graded exercise and pharmacological stress testing, preferred.

ACLS within one yearBCLSCertification with American College of Sports Medicine, Exercise Specialist, required or certification exam must be scheduled within 90 days of date of hire.

Other Skills:
EMR Knowledge (E-Clinical Works Experience preferred but not required)