• Exercise Physiology Technologist

    Trinity Health (Grand Rapids, MI)


    Employment Type:

    Full time

    Shift:

    Day Shift

    Description:

    Position Summary:

    Responsible for conducting effective clinical exercise stress tests based on physician orders, clinical assessment and following the appropriate protocols. Responsible for recognizing and responding to emergency situations, following

     

    appropriate emergency protocols.

    Hours | Schedule:

    + 36 hours per week, Full-time

    + Day Shift

    What the Exercise Physiology Technologist will do:

    + Performs diagnostic cardiac exercise stress test on symptomatic cardiac patients. Types of stress tests this position performs include: Treadmill stress test (may also include an echocardiogram following the treadmill portion), Nuclear stress test, and Pharmacologic stress test.

    + Works collaboratively with cardiac sonographers, nuclear medical technologists and registered nurses.

    + Follows MHSM Cardiovascular protocols for the following: patient assessment, preparation, ECG monitoring for changes, test quality and monitoring patient within the recovery stage.

    + Communicates with the Cardiologist regarding any significant abnormal ECG changes.

    + Documents appropriate information throughout the entirety for physician interpretation.

    + Responsible for cleaning equipment, and for equipment repair notification.

    What the Exercise Physiology Technologist will need:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Health Science or similar

    + 600 hours in clinical stress testing internship

    + Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

    + Ability to lift to maximum of 35 pounds. Perform push and pull tasks up to 35 pounds.

    + Preferred: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Specialist certification

    + Preferred: One year of experience in related field

     

    Our Commitment

     

    Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

    Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

    Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

     

    Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

     

    EOE including disability/veteran