Cardiac Technician - Exercise Physiologist

Job Description

Job Description

Cardiac Technician - Exercise Physiologist

Department: Clinical Services Reports To: Clinical Services Manager and/or Assigned Provider Position Type: Full-Time (FTE) Classification: Non-Exempt

About High Desert Heart & Vascular

High Desert Heart & Vascular is an independent, private cardiology practice serving the Treasure Valley and surrounding communities. We are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, innovation, research, and timely access, helping people live longer, healthier lives. As an independent practice, we have the freedom to make decisions based on what is right for our patients, our team, and the community we serve.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional with a passion for cardiovascular medicine who may come from a variety of clinical backgrounds. We recognize that exceptional cardiac expertise is not limited to traditional clinic roles and welcome applicants with experience in emergency medicine, cardiovascular diagnostics, exercise physiology, telemetry, hospital-based cardiac care, military medicine, and related specialties.

The ideal candidate is patient-focused, clinically skilled, and eager to work alongside cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, sonographers, and allied health professionals to improve cardiovascular outcomes throughout our community.

Whether your background includes paramedic services, emergency medical response, cardiac stress testing, telemetry monitoring, exercise physiology, practical nursing, or another cardiac-focused specialty, we encourage experienced candidates to apply.

Position Summary

The Cardiac Technician serves as an integral member of the cardiovascular care team, providing clinical and diagnostic support to physicians and advanced practice providers. This role assists with patient assessment, cardiovascular testing, patient education, monitoring programs, and care coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

The Cardiac Technician helps facilitate a positive patient experience while supporting the practice's mission of delivering exceptional cardiovascular care through teamwork, clinical excellence, compassion, innovation, and prevention.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, innovation, research, and timely access, helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Our vision is to be the region's most trusted and innovative independent cardiovascular practice, setting a higher standard for access, outcomes, patient experience, value, and the advancement of heart care.

This role contributes to that mission by helping patients navigate their cardiovascular journey through education, compassionate care, accurate diagnostics, and seamless coordination of services.

Innovation

We thoughtfully adopt proven diagnostics, technologies, therapies, and care models that improve outcomes, safety, access, and the patient experience.

Independence

We answer to our patients, not a corporate system, giving us the freedom to make decisions based on what is right.

Prevention

We do not just treat heart disease; we work to prevent it through evidence-based, proactive care.

Compassion

We honor the trust patients place in us with empathy, transparency, and respect.

Research & Discovery

We contribute to the future of cardiovascular care through high-quality clinical research and carefully selected clinical trials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Support

• Prepare patients for clinic visits, examinations, and cardiovascular testing.
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, medication reconciliation, and cardiovascular risk factors.
• Perform and accurately document 12-lead ECG/EKG testing.
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and patient flow.
• Provide patient education regarding cardiovascular conditions, prescribed treatments, medications, testing, and lifestyle modifications.
• Recognize and appropriately escalate urgent patient concerns or abnormal findings.

Diagnostic Testing & Monitoring

• Assist with cardiac stress testing and related cardiovascular diagnostic procedures.
• Support ambulatory monitoring programs, including Holter monitors, event monitors, and mobile cardiac telemetry devices.
• Instruct patients on proper monitor use and troubleshooting.
• Ensure diagnostic equipment is properly maintained and prepared for patient use.
• Collect and document testing information accurately within the electronic medical record.

Care Coordination

• Coordinate diagnostic testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, hospitals, referring offices, and ancillary departments.
• Assist with prior authorization and cardiovascular testing workflows as assigned.
• Support quality initiatives, clinical compliance efforts, and performance improvement activities.