Exercise Physiologist II - Cardiology, Float, Charlotte

Department: 05511 GCMG SHVI: Kenilworth - Radiology: Cardiac Diagnostics Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Varying shift and location Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95 Atrium Health Cardiology provides comprehensive cardiovascular care across the continuum, from preventive heart health and diagnostic testing to advanced treatment and long-term disease management. Exercise Physiologists are integral members of the cardiology team, working alongside cardiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists to support patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions. This role focuses on exercise testing, patient education, risk factor modification, and the development of safe, individualized exercise programs that help improve cardiovascular health, functional capacity, and overall quality of life in a patient-centered environment. This position floats across greater Charlotte, NC area locations. Job Description: Performs and coordinates a variety of diagnostic procedures with the Cardiology service line. Major Responsibilities    Coordinates and performs exercise and/or pharmacological stress testing following the standards and guidelines of the ACSM/AHA/ACC and the current policies and procedures of Diagnostic Cardiology.   Assess the patient for contraindications to cardiac stress testing by reviewing the latest H&P, lab results, and   previous   cardiac testing. Coordinates care with the ordering provider or Cardiologist.   Explains the procedure, verifies the order, and confirms patient identity   Assists   with transferring patients on/off equipment and   provides assistance   with adaptive positioning to maximize safety and performance.   Recognizes electrocardiographic changes and arrythmias pre-test, during testing, and post-test to ensure diagnostic information is obtained in a safe and controlled environment.   Communicates abnormal results to the physician, clinical staff, operations   manager   or nurse manager.   Responds to emergency situations in a professional and prompt manner.   In coordination with related   staff   may also cross   train .   Minimum Job Requirements  Education Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology   required. Certification / Registration / License    Exercise Physiologist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine or eligible to test for the same .    Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA is   required . ACLS   required   within 6 months of hire date.   Additional   certifications may be required by the department.   If performing stress tests, successful completion of the   exercise   physiology competencies including the use of pharmacological stress testing agents   required . Physical   Requirements   and Working  Conditions ​ Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication with patients, staff, family, visitors, etc. Vision (corrected)   adequate   for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair or stretcher. Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be   required   up to 20 pounds   frequently   and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Sitting, standing, and walking   required   throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching,   crawling   and reaching overhead. Must be able to transfer patients. Must be able to   demonstrate   any   appropriate exercise   and activities to patients/caregivers. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. Preferred   Job   Requirements Education   Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology preferred.   Experience One year of related experience   preferred .   Experience in stress testing   preferred .   Certification /   Registration /   License   ACSM-CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist) is preferred,   required   for stress testing.   Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinic