OU Health
Clinical Exercise Specialist - Non-Invasive Cardiology
Oklahoma City · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 hours ago
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About the role
- This includes but not limited to patient preparation, administration of exercise stress tests/echoes on a variety of cardiac patients in the adult population.
- Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
- Knowledge of simple to complex cardiac rhythms and their morphology.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with department manager, physicians, staff, patients and family to develop and implement a coordinated plan of care.
- Performs basic to advanced-level cardiopulmonary function test administration, systems operation, patient monitoring, data analysis, and reporting in accordance with established practice standards and guidelines (e.g., American Heart Association (AHA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Society of Exercise Physiologists (ASEP), physician protocols, manufacturer guidelines, etc.).
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 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, supply and equipment inventories, and charge-master for billing lab services.
Requirements
- License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
- ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Nice to have
- Prior experience with exercise testing and working in cardiology setting preferred
Skills
- Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background.
- Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
- Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief.
- Exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Skilled in maintaining performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional clinical and non-clinical critical-thinking and/or problem-solving skills.
Compensation
- We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Benefits
- The Clinical Exercise Specialist position will perform Clinical Exercise Testing within OU Health, including various professional and administrative duties related to cardiopulmonary stress testing.
- Provides individualized education and exercise plans specific to the condition and functional capacity of the patient.
Equal opportunity
- Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
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