What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Cardiac Testing Exercise Physiologist position at Franciscan Health?
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Document patient care information and ensure timely and accurate completion of patient care records in accordance with policies and procedures.
Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding abnormal finding and patient progress.
Conduct pre-test screening with thorough chart review to gather relevant medical history.
Interview patient and provide education on cardiac testing.
Complete pre-test assessment of vitals (heart rate, rhythm, blood pressure and symptoms).
Start IV's and administer medication intravenously under physician direction.
Adhere to nuclear medicine safety measures throughout nuclear cardiac procedures.
Interpret 12 lead EKGs. Recognize changes in routine wave forms, artifact as well as critical conditions such as segment elevation/depression, infarct patterns and life threatening arrhythmias.
Perform standard resting electrocardiograms and apply holter and cardiac event monitoring systems. Instruct patients on monitoring and ensure follow-up with the physician.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Required and
- Master's Degree Preferred
- 1 year Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Required
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - . within 180 Days Required and
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
