Exercise Physiologist (FT/ Mon-Fri/ Days)

EKG TechnicianUnder direct supervision, performs all modalities in the EKG area and stress lab according to policy and procedure.Essential FunctionsUses patient identification techniques to identify patient, enters appropriate and accurate demographics into test equipment, provide patient gown as needed and ensures safety and privacy during all proceduresPerform all stress procedures (regular treadmill, treadmill nuclear stress, pharmacological nuclear stress tests) according to policy and procedure under direct supervision of the designated stress lab monitorScreens medical history of patient for relative/absolute contraindications before, during and after stress proceduresAble to adequately explain test procedures and answer basic patient questions regarding each testAble to identify rhythm abnormalitiesMonitor EKG rhythm and patient hemodynamic status before, during and after stress proceduresAppropriately instructs for injection of nuclear isotope during nuclear stress testsAble to identify when to appropriately terminate stress testsInitiate swipe for radioactivity in between stress tests when appropriateAppropriately preps patients for each test and performs all tests according to policy and procedure. These include: EKG's, pulmonary function tests with and without bronchodilator, vision screens, holter, event and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor application, audiometry and oxygen saturations with and without exercise, as well as stress testsAble to discern between true abnormal test results and the need to repeat test due to equipment malfunction before releasing patient back to physician's officeAble to produce high quality test resultsAble to scan 24-hour holter monitors and recognize the need to take urgent findings to the reading cardiologistPerforms lower extremity arterial studies appropriately and according to policy and procedureCovers front desk and possesses complete knowledge of the scheduling and check-in procedures for NICS/Nuclear Medicine proceduresCleans and sanitizes equipment and work areaAdditional ResponsibilitiesAble to order, maintain and confirm par values for all departmental supplies when neededRestock supplies for stress testing and EKG areasAble to troubleshoot equipment for minor repairsChecks paper work for correct label, appropriate diagnosis, patient information, and marks charge tickets with appropriate reading cardiologist when applicableKeep NICS waiting rooms clean and organized throughout each dayAnswer unattended departmental telephonesPrepare and place final test results in referring physician's box throughout the dayCalibrate equipment where applicableLog patient information for the different monitors (Holter, BP, and event) to track deviceDownload BP monitor data and file final reports in physician boxFold and store linensPerforms other duties as assignedKnowledge And Skill RequirementsMust have good EKG interpretation skillsMust have good critical thinking and decision making skillsMust have good time management skillsMust have excellent interpersonal skills including excellent customer service to both patients and co-workersMust be able to stand for long periods of timeEducation, Licensure And CertificationBachelor or Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related field is preferred; or 1 year of related clinical field experience, with certification as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).Must be ACLS certified or obtain within 3 months of hireCurrent CPR certificationSuccessful completion of the CAOHC course within 1 year of hire