Exercise Physiologist - Full Time

The Exercise Physiologist under general supervision assists with performing graded exercise tolerance stress testing with and without nuclear medicine to assist in diagnostic testing. The position explains procedures to prepare patients for ECG and related tests. The position maintains statistics and files completed reports according to established procedures.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Provides direction and oversight to those assisting/learning the exercise therapy role; i.e., new employees, exercise science or EKG students/interns.
• Assists with Cardiac Stress Testing.
• Performs electrocardiography (ECG) testing, and Holter monitors.
• Monitors exercise for safety, monitors blood pressure at rest and during exercise, and documents procedures according to established guidelines.
• Performs EKG services according to established procedure of the hospital.
• Selects and assesses portions of the test strips, interprets data or summarizes data for interpretation by medical staff.
• Maintains sufficient inventory to efficiently operate the EKG services.
• Performs billing for Holter and stress testing using using hospital systems.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning, lubricating and replacing items such as paper rolls, fuses, and bulbs. Maintains equipment.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science, Health Education, Health Leisure & Exercise Scie, Kinesiology, Public Health Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year Experience in cardiac or fitness/wellness related environment Required or
• Completed internship in cardiac and pulmonary related setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• EKG Technician (CET_NHA) within 2 Years Required or
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT_CCI) within 2 Years Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse