Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Under supervision of the Cardiac Services Manager and Cardiology Medical Director in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Clinical Exercise Physiologist provides services for patients in various modalities of cardiology testing and therapies. Diagnostic services are delivered in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.Essential Job Duties:With covering physician assesses patients prior to stress tests, determines appropriate procedures and protocols to follow, and special precautions if needed.Performs measurements of blood pressure in accordance with established protocols.Recognizes clinical problems prior to and during exercise, such as: significant arrhythmia, evidence of severe ischemia/infarction, fall/rapid rise in blood pressures, symptoms, and patient appearanceInitiates management of complications of exercise including rhythm disturbances, hypotension, chest discomfort, or evidence of severe persistent ischemia.Determines when the test should be terminated due to medical reasons or for patient tolerance.Carefully monitors patient during recovery, recognizes safe completion of recovery period and remains alert for post-exercise complications.Contacts the covering physician with occurrence of any condition that might suggest a medically hazardous condition.Completes all data forms and organizes results in preparation for the final report.Ensures compliance with DNV standards as well as hospital policies and procedures.Maintains necessary records and files in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.Appropriately addresses equipment maintenance, calibration and supply needs.Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Stress testing experience in a clinical setting required; minimum three yearsBCLS certifiedACLS required within 3 months of hire dateACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification within 6 months of hire dateSolid knowledge of ACSM stress testing guidelinesExcellent computer skills to include: review and abstraction of data within electronic health recordExcellent communication skills, and a team approach in working with various stakeholdersPreferred Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience:Experience with Cerner platform a plusEducational Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field requiredMaster's Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field preferredAge Specific Criteria: Ability to effectively communicate to all age levels served within the scope of the position/assigned areas.Ability to Meet Job Performance Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, with or without a reasonable accommodation.Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.