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Exercise Specialist – PT
Bronson Healthcare. Provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in performing non-invasive cardiology tests, including EKGs and cardiac stress tests, while providing clinical support in cardiovascular services. Proficient in patient assessment, exercise program prescription, and effective communication with healthcare teams and patients.
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Non-Invasive Cardiology TestingBLS CertificationACLS CertificationPatient Assessment SkillsExercise Program Prescription
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Hard Skills
EKG MonitoringCardiac Stress TestingHolter MonitoringEvent MonitoringPatient Intake AssessmentsExercise TestingCritical Arrhythmia RecognitionIV Line InsertionPreventive Equipment MaintenanceDocumentation in Computer Systems
Soft Skills
Strong Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationCritical ThinkingConflict ResolutionTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
PC ApplicationsMonitoring DevicesDefibrillatorGlucometer
Certifications & Qualifications
BLS CertificationACLS CertificationAmerican College of Sports Medicine Certification
Industry Keywords
Cardiovascular ServicesCardiac RehabilitationExercise SciencePatient MonitoringInsurance Prior Authorization
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Performs physician-ordered non-invasive cardiology tests, including EKGs, cardiac stress tests, Holter monitoring, and event monitoring
- Supervises stress tests and pharmaceutical stress tests; administers Lexiscan and Definity per department policy
- Supervises Phase II and Phase III cardiac rehabilitation and prescribes exercise programs
- Monitors patients during exercise, evaluates heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, EKG rhythms, weight, symptoms, and medication changes
- Performs patient intake assessments, reassessments, discharge paperwork, and individualized treatment plans
- Attends and coordinates case review meetings with physicians and staff
- Obtains insurance prior authorizations and extensions
- Educates patients on exercise intensity, duration, frequency, home exercise, and equipment
- Prepares patients and equipment for procedures, applies monitoring devices, and starts IV lines according to procedure
- Performs Holter scanning and identifies irregular heart patterns for physician interpretation
- Documents patient status, test results, treatment plans, charges, and other information in computer systems
- Performs clerical functions including answering phones, scheduling cases, arranging transport, copying studies, and sending schedules
- Performs preventive equipment maintenance and cleans and stocks cardiac testing and exercise departments
- Opens and closes the exercise room and completes daily defibrillator and glucometer checks
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field required
- Previous 1 year experience in exercise testing of low and high-risk patients preferred
- Satisfactory completion of Basic EKG and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire
- BLS certification required upon hire or within the first 90 days of employment
- ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire
- Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine preferred
- Demonstrates proficiency in managing PC applications
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong assessment skills to determine appropriateness of patient test protocol
- Critical thinking skills to determine end points of test
- Recognition of critical arrhythmias
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, managers, employees, physicians, and customers
- Ability to work effectively within a small work group and handle conflict and problem-solving
- Ability to regularly talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands for fine motor skills
- Ability to stoop, crouch or kneel, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and move quickly during emergencies
- Required vision abilities include close, color, depth, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Part-time schedule of 20–24 hours/week (scheduled weekly hours: 20)