Exercise Physiologist

Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement, current bargaining unit employees have priority consideration for this position if they apply within seven (7) days of the posting date. After this period, all applicants will be considered equally. GENERAL SUMMARY The Exercise Physiologist is responsible for evaluation through exercise testing, preliminary interpretation of exercise testing data, exercise prescription for apparently healthy, diseased, and special populations, and exercise leadership. The role includes performing exercise testing on inpatients and outpatients and using advanced knowledge and skills to manage situations and problems inherent to cardiac exercise studies. Cardiology services include, but are not limited to: cardiac rehabilitation, EKG, exercise testing, radionclide exercise or pharmacological testing, Holter monitor scanning, Holter monitor application, echocardiography, stress echocardiography, dobutamine stress, transesophageal echo, and tilt table testing. In addition, the exercise specialist promotes wellness by instituting exercise regimens as part of patient‑specific medical regimens. AHA‑BLS certification is required; however, certification is not a qualifying factor for obtaining the position. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Skills Required Advanced degree (A.S., B.S., M.S.) in a program requiring special knowledge in human cardiac anatomy, physiology, exercise prescription, pathophysiology, and special population needs. Master of Science in Exercise Physiology preferred. AHA‑BLS is required within 6 months of hire; a current non‑AHA‑BLS card will be honored up to date of renewal. Two (2) years of experience in a similar setting preferred. The incumbent must be willing to apply for and achieve ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist within one year. As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr