Exercise Physiologist

PRN - Day Shifts

Qualifications:

• Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine required
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Knowledge in exercise stress testing, EKG analysis, education classes, and exercise prescription for clinical patients
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Basic computer knowledge

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with staffing coverage for planned and unplanned absences for current Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation staff.
• Observes and evaluates exercise treatment effect and recommends change to the clinician as needed.
• Properly assesses patients during cardiopulmonary exercise classes.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Interacts professionally with the patient/family and involves the patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers, clinicians, staff, and administrative teams.
• Charges patients accurately and timely in compliance with departmental policy and in compliance with specifications outlined in the annual CPT publication (current procedural terminology).
• Demonstrates knowledge of exercise physiology, exercise prescription, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Participates in the departmental and/or organizational quality improvement process.
• Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment, organizational safety, and fire safety training programs.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible and organized, and to function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and education.
• Adheres to department policies, protocols, and processes.
• Maintains continuing education requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
• Attends annual review and departmental in-services and meetings, as scheduled.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Keeps current in exercise physiology interventions by reading scientific journals and research articles and attending continuing education courses.
• Other duties as assigned.