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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Exercise Physiologist 2 - Cardiology, Float

Rehabilitation TherapiesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USA$25.30 - $37.95

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology is required.
  • Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Physiologist, or eligibility to test for certification, is required.
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association is required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification is required within six months of hire.
  • Additional certifications may be required by the department.
  • For stress testing, successful completion of exercise physiology competencies, including use of pharmacological stress testing agents, is required.
  • Hearing and vision, with correction if needed, must be adequate for communication and reading.
  • Must have intelligible speech and adequate language and cognitive skills to perform job duties.
  • Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Must frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must rarely be able to laterally transfer patients weighing 100 pounds.
  • Must be able to sit, stand, and walk throughout the day, and sometimes climb stairs, kneel, twist, and bend; on occasion crouch, crawl, and reach overhead.
  • Must be able to transfer patients and demonstrate appropriate exercise and activities to patients or caregivers.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and perform exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing in accordance with American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association, and American College of Cardiology standards and guidelines, and Diagnostic Cardiology policies and procedures.
  • Assess patients for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest history and physical, laboratory results, and previous cardiac testing; coordinate care with the ordering provider or cardiologist.
  • Explain procedures, verify orders, and confirm patient identity.
  • Assist with transferring patients on and off equipment and provide adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.
  • Recognize electrocardiographic changes and arrhythmias before, during, and after testing to ensure diagnostic information is obtained safely and in a controlled environment.
  • Communicate abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations manager, or nurse manager.
  • Respond promptly and professionally to emergency situations.
  • Cross-train in coordination with related staff as needed.
  • Float across greater Charlotte-area locations and work varying shifts and locations.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Exercise Physiology is preferred.
  • One year of related experience is preferred; experience in stress testing is also preferred.
  • ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification is preferred and required for stress testing.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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