Exercise Physiologist
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, IL, USA, Naperville, IL, USA |
| Salary | $24.85 – $37.3 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- M.S. in Exercise Physiology or related field
- Knowledge of cardiac monitor detection and intervention
- 12 lead ECG interpretation
- Good communication skills
- Familiarity with cardiac monitors
- Current BLS ACLS
Responsibilities
- Assurance of appropriate, safe, and effective stress testing
- Comply with the policies and procedures of the cardio diagnostic department
- Assist in performing initial patient interviews and evaluations
- Conducting Exercise stress and CPX testing
- Responsible for following exercise protocol designed for each individual stress test
- Responsible for monitoring patients throughout exercise for ECG changes
- Communicate pertinent information of the patients to the physician
- Providing safe environment for exercise testing
- Assist in assuming the responsibility for the safe and appropriate use of equipment and supplies
- Demonstrates teaching strategies with patients, their families, and other health care members
- Perform CPR and other emergency procedures as per department policy and procedure
- Participation in professional development and contribution to Clinical Excellence
- Retrieve and review EPIC in basket orders for accuracy from referring and ordering physicians
- Prepare vouchers with appropriate billing codes
- Communicate issues with equipment and order/stock supplies for Stress Lab
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with various age groups is preferred