Job Description:

　　The Exercise Physiologist serves as the primary point of service for performing prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and stress testing to patients under supervision of a cardiologist or advance practice provider. They helps guide patients through the process of procedures to patients, monitoring their response to testing, and record keeping in order to provide exceptional care to patients and results to ordering provider.

　　Essential functions:

　　Works with physicians and serves as the technical expert on various non-invasive testing applications.

　　Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician and assists with computerized charting and order entry.

　　Explains the test and obtains consent prior to stress testing.

　　Evaluates baseline vital signs and EKG for appropriateness prior to initiating stress portion of the exam.

　　Performs exercise stress test, MPI stress tests, echo stress tests, Holter monitor placement and reports, and EKG interpretation.

　　Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems, make adjustments as needed during the procedure, and prepares recordings for interpretation.

　　Assesses patient post stress for clinical instability and manage side effects of stress agents if required per established protocols.

　　Completes stress test report via Synapse and written report and prepares preliminary reports for final interpretation by the cardiologist.

　　Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.

　　Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science or exercise physiology

　　BLS and ACLS required within 30 days of employment start date.

　　ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP®) required within 6 months.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master’s degree in exercise physiology preferred.

　　Previous cardiac testing preferred.

　　Epic EMR experience preferred.

　　Ability to communicate with patients using auditory Input and Output

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Anticipated job posting close date:

　　03/07/2024

　　Location:

　　Lutheran Medical Center

　　Work City:

　　Wheat Ridge

　　Work State:

　　Colorado

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

　　$22.80 - $33.67

　　We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

　　Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

　　Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

　　Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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　　We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

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　　Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

　　The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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