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Exercise Physiologist

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Lebanon, NH, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves conducting stress tests, monitoring patient conditions, and summarizing exercise tracings.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field, with a Master’s Degree and ACSM Certification preferred.
  • The role requires current knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology, ECG interpretation, and ACSM guidelines for exercise testing.
  • Licenses such as ACLS and PALS must be obtained within three months of hire, while BLS certification is required at the time of hire.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should ideally have relevant experience in a similar role.

Overview

Conducts stress tests, monitors and responds to the patient's condition during the test and summarizes exercise tracings. Ensures proper maintenance of supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts pre-test evaluation including patient assessment, obtaining medical history, explains procedure, and obtains informed consent.
  • Monitors the patient's response to exercise, measures rest, exercise, and recovery hemodynamics, interprets ECG throughout exercise, and terminates the procedure according to lab protocols.
  • Creates preliminary report summarizing all findings from stress tests.
  • Alerts attending cardiologist regarding concerns or abnormal findings.
  • Triages appropriateness of all ordered stress tests, and makes recommendations to ordering providers as needed.
  • Becomes proficient in stress echo/nuclear stress tests.
  • Learns to place peripheral IVs for stress testing and out-patient echocardiograms. Assists with contrast administration and agitated saline studies.
  • Performs pediatric stress testing under the supervision of a pediatric cardiologist.
  • Participates in the training of fellows and other physicians in stress testing.
  • Ensures that supplies are available and conducts emergency equipment checks including medications and defibrillator.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

    • Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology or a related field required.
    • Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology and/or ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) CEP (Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist) Certification strongly preferred.
    • Current knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and pathophysiology, ECG (Electrocardiogram) interpretation and current ACSM guidelines to exercise testing.
    • Flexibility required for weekend on-call duties as assigned within a rotating schedule.

    Required Licensure/Certifications

    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required within three (3) months of hire.
    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required within three (3) months of hire.
    • BLS required at time of hire.


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