• Clinical Exercise Physiologist TRI Cardio

    Catholic Health (Orchard Park, NY)


    Salary: 23.92-35.88 USD

     

    Facility: Trinity Cardio Orchard Park

     

    Shift: Shift 1

     

    Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

     

    Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

     

    Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    Work Schedule: Days

    Hours:

    8AM to 4PM

    Summary:

    Clinical support position involving the direct participation in non-invasive diagnostic cardiac procedures including EKG's, Holter Monitors, Stress Testing and Blood Pressure Checks. This position will also require active involvement in patient triage activities and ancillary medical support functions as required.

    Responsibilities:

    EDUCATION

    + Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing with current NYS Licensure, OR, Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology, exercise or movement science, certification preferred

    + Current BLS, ACLS preferred

    EXPERIENCE

    + Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred

    + BLS Certification required

    + ACLS is preferred

    + Experience with rhythm interpretation preferred

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    + Proficient in computer skills, including the use of a computer (keyboarding and the mouse), Microsoft Word and email

    + Medical Terminology

    + Basic EKG interpretation skills

    + Knowledge of cardiac medications and cardiac anatomy and physiology

    + Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, walking

    + Hand and finger dexterity to manipulate medical equipment

    + Desire and skill to meet the needs of the outpatient

    + Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care

    + Background knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias

    + Possesses organization, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills

    + Ability to prioritize tasks

    + Knowledge of the Cardiovascular system and related office procedures is preferred

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    + Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices

    + May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

    + Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements

    + Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

    + May be exposed to patient elements

    + Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

    + Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

    + Handles emergency or crisis situations

    + Subject to many interruptions

    + Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

    + Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

    + Handles absentee replacement on short notice

    + May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier

    + Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice

    + Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air

    + The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

    REQNUMBER: 37085