Exercise Physiologist Supervisor - Olentangy Cardiac Testing

Job Description

Job Description

The Supervisor Cardiac Testing/Exercise Physiologist position is part of a collaborative team used to evaluate the cardiovascular health of COPC patients, along with echo sonographers, physicians, RNs and nuclear technologists.

• Full Time/Benefits Eligible
• Monday-Friday - 7:00am-3:30pm, 7:30am-4:00pm, OR 8:00am-4:30pm
• Columbus, OH

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with and under the direction of a supervising provider, the exercise physiologist will perform the following core duties:

• Prep patients for stress test by performing resting 12 lead ECG
• Perform resting and exercise blood pressures during the stress test
• Monitor the ECG for changes during the stress portion of the test, in conjunction with physician supervision
• Apply and scan patient Holter monitors
• Apply event monitors
• Scan and index reports into patient charts
• Participate in life saving measures when necessary
• Assist in office responsibilities such as answering the phone, scheduling patient appointments, printing daily test schedules and completing patient charts

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervise staff at all locations. Act as a resource to staff by addressing concerns and questions
• Train new staff on testing protocols, equipment, etc.
• Assist manager in completing daily schedules, billing-related tasks, appointment scheduling
• Keep monthly department stats up to date
• Order supplies as needed
• Monitor troubleshooting of day to day problems (examples: difficult patients, equipment issues, building issues, etc)
• Act as backup when Manager is out of the office
• Monitor backlog of holter monitor completion
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Licensures & Certifications

• Required: Active Ohio Driver’s License with the ability to travel throughout COPC’s service area.
• Preferred: Masters Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field
• Preferred: ACLS and BLS certified

Knowledge & Experience

• Strong clinical background; experience at another cardiac testing facility preferred
• Computer literate, especially with Electronic Health System (EPIC)
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to cope well with change
• Self-disciplined, energetic, passionate and innovative
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Must exhibit strong customer service skills
• Ability to work on a team and display a positive attitude
• Ability to identify, document, resolve and/or escalate issues
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to multi-task, adapts quickly to a changing environment, and demonstrates independent and collaborative judgment