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Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist
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What they do
An Exercise Physiologist or Specialist directs exercise programs for clients who are recovering from injuries or illnesses, who have disabilities or other chronic conditions, or who want to minimize health risks. Recommends exercise routines or modifications, and monitors patient health. Works in recreational centers, hospitals or other facilities. May provide advice to athletes and people interested in sports training.
$55,679 / year median in South Dakota
+16% projected growth
Job Description
R-260022712
Location:
- Sioux Falls, SD
Worker Type:
- Regular
Work Shift:
- Day Shift (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you're not just joining a workplace
- you're becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide
- out of more than 4,000
- to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Position Highlights
Position Summary:
- An Exercise Specialist performs electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on patients while they exercise. The technician monitors the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels to accumulate data about their heart function.
Responsibilities:
- Explains procedure to the patient and complete consent form.
- Prep skin to obtain good EKG tracing.
- Use proper electrode placement and equipment set up.
- Obtain manual BP's and follow the correct stress protocol.
- Monitor patients for safety during exercise.
- Document ongoing patient vitals during and after the stress test.
- Enter all patient data accurately into the stress report.
- Maintain ECG equipment and lab.
Work Schedule:
- Monday through Friday.
Work Environment:
- May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor in Exercise Science preferred
- Completion of CAN program, Medical Assistant Program or like program required. 2-3 years of cardiac patient care experience with strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
- None Required.
- At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members.
The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.