Stress Testing Exercise Physiologist

Posted:
10/22/2024, 7:53:45 AM

Location(s):
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Stress Testing Exercise Physiologist

                        

Location

Mayfield Hts

                    

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

                     

Department

Pulmonary Function Testing-Hillcrest Hospital

                      

Job Code

D99707

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

Conducts and evaluates all exercise stress tests for outpatients and inpatients based on physician orders, clinical assessments, and standard protocols. Develops exercise prescription and oversees exercise progression in patients with cardiovascular disease in a rehabilitative setting.

                         

Job Details

Stress Testing Exercise Physiologist
 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Team and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career. 
 

Exercise Physiologists conduct and evaluate all exercise stress tests for outpatients and inpatients based on physician orders, clinical assessments, and standard protocols.

  

A caregiver in this position works the day shift: Flexible with start and end times (6:30am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday 8 hour shifts) No on-call or weekends required.


A caregiver who excels in this role will oversee:  

Stress testing

  • Supervises all stress testing in the inpatient and outpatient setting.  Review history and physical (H&P) for test appropriateness.
  • Required to have knowledge of cardiology, disease processes, multi-organ disease issues, and pharmacology as it relates to exercise.
  • Proficient in 12-lead EKG interpretation and cardiac arrhythmia recognition.
  • Recognizes contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise.
  • Responds appropriately to all situations including exercise cessation and referral to medical professionals.
  • Performs additional physiologic assessments as required (i.e. cardiopulmonary testing, PFTs, oximetry, ammonia PET studies 
  • Responsible for coding daily procedures using current Medicare CPT and ICD10 guidelines.


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Master's Degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, nursing, or similar related field
  • English required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
  • American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification is required within one year of hire date.
  • Minimum of 3-6 months internship or equivalent work experience working with cardiopulmonary patients and their families


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Experience of 6 months (or more) with stress testing and metabolic stress testing.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and ability to help patients stand and walk.
  • Will require some lifting, bending, twisting of upper extremity to help limited patients.
  • Must be able to adapt to different room temperatures.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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