<p>SUMMARY:</p> <p>We are currently seeking a Exercise Physiologist to join our Cardiac Rehab department. This casual position will work rotating weekday shifts.</p> <p>Purpose of this position: Develops, implements, promotes and administers exercise programs and testing, delivering patient intervention as appropriate to ensure procedures achieve desired outcome. Monitors and evaluates treatment and provides patient assessment.</p> <p>RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Evaluate, plan, and administer patient treatment upon referral of physician using all the techniques and modalities of Exercise Physiologist</p> </li><li> <p>Provide risk factor identification and lifestyle management education and service to individuals with or at risk for cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic disease</p> </li><li> <p>Assess vital signs</p> </li><li> <p>ECG rhythm and arrhythmia recognition</p> </li><li> <p>Provide exercise-related consulting for research, public health, and other clinical and non-clinical service programs</p> </li><li> <p>Provide exercise testing administration and patient monitoring of physiological response, prepare preliminary test interpretation with documentation in the electronic health record of services rendered</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates with other health care providers as necessary, recognizing critical results and communicating urgently</p> </li><li> <p>Checks equipment prior to patient testing, ensuring proper operation</p> </li><li> <p>Administer cardiac life support during medical emergencies</p> </li><li> <p>Other duties as assigned</p> </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Requires BS or BA in Physical Education, Recreational Therapy, or Exercise physiology </li><li>OR- </li><li>An approved equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience or internship with Cardiac Rehab or Exercise Stress Testing </li><li>At least 2 years of cardiovascular healthcare experience </li></ul> <p>Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>ECG interpretation </li></ul> <p>License/Certifications:</p> <ul> <li>Certification, experience or training equivalent to that specified for an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Specialist within 6 months of hire </li><li>ACLS required within 6 months of hire </li></ul>