Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Nuclear Medicine - 8-Hour Day Shift

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! Cedars-Sinai has been recognized eleven years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report!

The S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center has one of the country's most respected Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging programs offering the full range of nuclear and molecular imaging studies.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Assists in the performance of cardiac stress testing, including EKG monitoring for stress, performing preliminary interpretation to both rest and stress electrocardiograms, and performing quality control of all data associated with stress testing and submission of results for final interpretation.
• Performs treadmill, bicycle, and pharmacological stress testing including EKG preparation and obtaining accurate blood pressures.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize serious arrhythmias and ST segment abnormalities and responds with appropriate action.
• Assists the Technologist, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician during cardiac stress testing.
• Identifies safety concerns in the age-related population, and institutes measures to provide a safe environment.
• Serves as a preceptor for students and new hires.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science required

License/Certifications:

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date

Experience:

• 1 year of Clinical Exercise Physiology experience preferred
• New grads welcome to apply!

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.