Exercise Physiologist - Cardio Fitness - Part Time

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.

Pay Rate: $17.94-$29.53 hourly

The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Job Description:

The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing professional care, assessment, evaluation and treatment in the cardiovascular setting.

• Performs a variety of tests and treatments including stress tests, records patients response, metabolic gas analysis, etc
• Cleans and maintains department equipment and stocks departmental supplies.
• Attends various department and/or committee meetings as designated by the manager and/or supervisor.
• Assists with policies and procedure development and review, CQI activities.
• Assists RN and/or respiratory therapist in the various cardiovascular programs.
• Evaluates and documents patient care.
• Provide individual assessment of exercise tolerance for each patient prior to the utilization of the exercise equipment.
• As a representative of the center, demonstrates responsibility and accountability for enhancing positive interactions and diffusing negative situations.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and responds appropriately to all arrhythmias.
• Supervises and instructs students.

Job Qualifications:

• A Masters degree in Exercise Physiology or equivalent from an accredited institution required.
• Bachelors degree will be considered.
• CPR certification required. ACSM/AACVPR certification preferred.
• Previous experience in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs as well as noninvasive cardiovascular testing. Exposure to Wellness and Fitness programs as well as Sports Medicine preferred.

Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.