Clinical Exercise Physiologist PRN

Position Title:

Clinical Exercise Physiologist PRN

Department:

Pediatric EKG

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision and direction, performs professional, technical and administrative work of the Exercise Physiology Lab as assigned. Works closely with the department manager, cardiologists, nurses, sonographers and other members of the cardiovascular team to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient exercise physiology services to adult and pediatric patient populations in an academic-affiliated acute-care treatment facility.

Essential Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs basic to advanced-level exercise physiology services to include, but not limited to; Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests, EKG Tests, Exercise Stress Tests, Functional Capacity Tests, Metabolic Analysis Studies, Pharmacologic Stress Tests, Stress-Echo Studies, and Tilt-Table Tests.
• Is able to demonstrate the professional knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, including but not limited to:
• Principles and practices of basic to advance-level exercise physiology
• Clinical assessment
• Clinical exercise testing
• Clinical exercise prescription
• Clinical exercise physiology/pathophysiology
• Clinical exercise training and supervision
• Electrocardiography
• Patient education and counseling
• Disease management of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, orthopedic/musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, neoplastic, immunologic and hematologic disorders
• Performs clinical services and operates equipment systems in accordance with established accreditation, professional practice and/or regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., American Heart Association, American College of Sports Medicine, American Society of Exercise Physiologists, The Joint Commission, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, equipment manufacturer instructions for operation, local physician protocols, etc.)
• Collaborates with department manager, physicians, staff, patients and family to develop and implement a coordinated plan of care.
• Ensures data is documented and maintained per department policy.
• Analysis, interpretation and reporting of the data collected during testing.
• Communicates test results and critical findings to the ordering physician and other members of the care team in accordance with prescribed policy.
• Provides individualized education and exercise plans specific to the condition and functional capacity of the patient.
• Performs routine quality inspections and calibrations of exercise lab equipment including, but not limited to; stress exercise system, pulmonary function testing system, metabolic cart, bicycle ergometer and treadmill, blood pressure monitor, and pulse oximeter.
• Assists with coordinating routine and periodic maintenance/support services with manufacturer and third party vendor sources.
• Assists in developing and maintaining department policies, procedures, growth strategies, capital and operational budgets, supply and equipment inventories, and charge-master for billing lab services.
• Assists with the review and updating of protocols and standards of care based on current research and evidence-based practice guidelines.
• Collaborates with colleagues to review and update patient and staff education programs and materials.
• Participates in departmental, staff and committee meetings
• Recommends and implements improvements in workflow and care delivery processes.
• Promotes and participates in education, staff development, quality improvement and research initiatives.

General Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology from a State, regionally and/or nationally approved school with a CAAHEP/CoAES accredited training curriculum. Or equivalent combination of education and clinical experience. Note: All associated hands-on clinical rotation experience hours must be gained exclusively from a clinical setting.

Experience: At least one (1) year of full-time clinical laboratory experience as a Certified Exercise Physiologist in an acute-care treatment facility. Some experience in literature review, research methodology, and development of research protocols desired. Note: Non-applicable experience will include observation hours, non-