Cardiac Diag Exercise Physiologist1 1, FT Days at Devyani Food Industries Limited (DFIL)

, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Stress Testing, 12-Lead EKG, Patient Care, Holter Monitoring, Pulmonary Function Testing, Anatomy and Physiology, Communication, Exercise Science, Clinical Experience, Quality Improvement, Patient Education, Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Compassion, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Hours: FT Days, Monday - Friday 8am-430p Overview The Cardiac Diagnostic Exercise Physiologist reports directly to department Manager, in conjunction with Subject Matter Experts. Key responsibilities of the role include identifying physical mechanisms underlying physical activity, the comprehensive delivery of treatment services concerned with the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness, early detection of heart disease and other chronic diseases or limitations by providing age appropriate, patient specific care. Through partnering with the multidisciplinary team of professionals, the Cardiac Diagnostic Exercise Physiologist is central to the successful outcomes of each patient in our Center for Cardiovascular Care. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions 1. Cardiac Exercise Stress Testing a) Performs exercise stress testing, walking nuclear stress tests, pharmacological nuclear stress tests, and stress echocardiograms b) Performs pre-procedure verification process c) Monitors and interprets continuous 12-lead EKG while patients exercise or are given a pharmacological agent for stress testing d) Preps patients for exercise stress testing e) Communicates findings and status of the patients with the nurses and the doctors f) Monitors patients’ blood pressures in response to stress testing g) Uses independent judgment to accurately differentiate between normal and pathologic findings h) Accurately enters required information into structured report i) Stocks rooms at the end of each day in preparation for the next day’s schedule 2. Holter and Event Monitors a) Educates the patients on the function of the monitor and how to record symptoms or events that occur while wearing the monitor b) Register the patients online for the event monitors c) Read and interpret 24-hour holter monitors upon patient’s return d) Communicates with doctors and nurses regarding significant events found on 30-day monitors e) Returns patients’ phone calls regarding monitors 3. Pulmonary Function Testing a) Performs and assess patient’s respiratory response to exercise b) Communicates patient results to doctors and nurses 4. Quality and Patient Care a) Assists in departmental performance improvement initiatives b) Address problems with patient care, as they arise, and works to appropriately resolve c) Performs basic patient care tasks, as needed d) Ensures the equipment is in working order. Performs routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and reports any equipment malfunctions to Supervisor or Department Manager Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field. Required Master's Degree in Exercise Science or related field Preferred or If no Master's Degree; > two years of direct clinical experience in a medical setting Require Required Minimum Experience Experience in cardiac stress testing, (populations including cardiac patients, geriatric, and diabetics). Required and Must possess knowledge of 12-lead EKG’s, coronary artery disease, blood pressure, glucose monitoring, and treatment options. Required and Must have a thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart. Required and Minimum 4 years experience in Cardiac testing (will be given 2 years credit if Master's Degree) Required Minimum Skills Knowledge of coronary heart disease, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, electrocardiography, 12-lead electrocardiograms, and cardiac stress testing. High The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude. (See "WellStar's Standards of Gold") Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Basic Life Support 1.00 Upon Hire Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 within 180 Days Required BLS - Instructor 1.00 Upon Hire Required BLS - Provisional 1.00 Upon Hire Required ACLS - Provisional 0.00 within 180 Days Required ACLS - Instructor 0.00 within 180 Days Required Additional Licenses and Certifications Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

The Cardiac Diagnostic Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing various cardiac exercise stress tests and monitoring patients during these procedures. They also educate patients on the use of Holter and event monitors and assist in pulmonary function testing.