Description
UPMC Memorial is hiring an Exercise Physiologist! In this rewarding position, the candidate will support inpatient. This position is based in York, PA. This position is limited casual. The hours are Monday through Friday, hours variable and ranging from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following: patient intake interviews, supervision of exercise area, exercise instruction, EKG monitoring and interpretation, filing and chart work, equipment maintenance and cleaning, response to emergency situations, computer work. Will be accountable for managing all EKG's, Holter Monitoring Hook-ups, Event Monitoring Hook-ups and stress testing of all types on the adult and geriatric population.
Responsibilities:
Assess medical records accurately and completely
- Assess medical records accurately and completely
- Demonstrates UPMC Memorial's commitment to service excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
- Educate patients on exercise, heart disease, risk factors, etc.
- Keep current with equipment cleaning and maintenance.
- Maintain up to date patient records needed for stress testing and Holter monitoring.
- Maintain up-to-date patient charts.
- Monitor patients' heart rates and blood pressures as needed.
- Perform cardiac testing that include EKG's, rhythm strips, and all varieties of stress testing.
- Perform intake interviews and encounters for stress testing.
- Prepares EKG's for transmission to MUSE system and performs charting/billing in Epic.
- Will be able to communicate closely with monitor services and vendors to maintain functional holter and event monitors to service patient population.
- Will primarily be responsible for managing and coordinating Holter and Event Monitors according to protocol.
- Will work with patient scheduling to appropriately assign patient with the correct monitor as ordered in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- Required Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science / Physiology or related field.
- Preferred Education/Knowledge Requirements: Master in Exercise Science/Physiology or a related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills (MS Office or equivalent.)
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ACSM certification(s) preferred.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Clearances must be dated within 90 days
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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