Exercise Physiologist

Lebanon, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2024

Overview

Conducts stress tests, monitors and responds to the patient's condition during the test and summarizes exercise tracings. Ensures proper maintenance of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts pre-test evaluation including patient assessment, obtaining medical history, explains procedure, and obtains informed consent.
  • Monitors the patient's response to exercise, measures rest, exercise, and recovery hemodynamics, interprets ECG throughout exercise, and terminates the procedure according to lab protocols.
  • Creates preliminary report summarizing all findings from stress tests.
  • Alerts attending cardiologist regarding concerns or abnormal findings.
  • Triages appropriateness of all ordered stress tests, and makes recommendations to ordering providers as needed.
  • Becomes proficient in stress echo/nuclear stress tests.
  • Learns to place peripheral IVs for stress testing and out-patient echocardiograms. Assists with contrast administration and agitated saline studies.
  • Performs pediatric stress testing under the supervision of a pediatric cardiologist.
  • Participates in the training of fellows and other physicians in stress testing.
  • Ensures that supplies are available and conducts emergency equipment checks including medications and defibrillator.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.
  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or a related field required.
    • Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and/or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist) Certification strongly preferred.
    • Current knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology, ECG (Electrocardiogram) interpretation and current ACSM guidelines to exercise testing.
    • Flexibility required for weekend on-call duties as assigned within a rotating schedule.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within three (3) months of hire.
    • BLS required at time of hire.

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