Exerci Physiologist Stress Lab

Exercise Physiologist

The Exercise Physiologist analyzes a patient's medical history to assess risk during exercise and determine the ideal exercise and fitness regimen for the patient. The Exercise Physiologist also performs cardiac stress tests including pharmacological cardiac stress testing with medical equipment and analyzes the resulting patient data, which includes blood pressure, oxygen usage, heart rhythm, and other key patient health indicators.

The Exercise Physiologist in the Stress Lab is responsible for performing diagnostic cardiovascular stress testing examinations. Cardiac stress testing is a noninvasive study that provides information about the patient's cardiac function. Stress tests are a routine part of an exercise physiologist's cardiac fitness evaluation. The Exercise Physiologist administers the entire test (from attaching leads to assisting during an adverse event), records and analyzes the data generated, and explains the test procedure and details to the patient.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science required. Master's degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.

License/Certification: American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire or transfer. American Heart Association ACLS required within 30 days of hire or transfer. ACSM Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certified required within 1 year from date of hire or transfer, current incumbents required to obtain by 8/1/26.

Experience: Minimum 1-2 years experience administering maximal and sub-maximal graded exercise tests; supervisory experience preferred.

Performance Expectations

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Work Environment

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires frequent walking and standing and occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans with employer contributions
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
• Wellness Programs to help you thrive
• Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.