Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia is a professional medical organization committed to the healing mission of Medicine. CCP specializes in providing comprehensive cardiology care and currently has 40 locations throughout the Philadelphia area.

We are currently hiring for a Exercise Physiologist/ Stress Technician to work at our East Norriton, PA, office.

Please note this position is entitled to a $500 sign on bonus.

Responsibilities:

Pre-test Assessment

• Review EMR chart for patient's pertinent data: medical history, previous stress test, echocardiogram, coronary catheterization, reason for study, etc.
• Interview/ inform patient: current health status, ability to perform test, symptoms, NTG use, use of inhalers, etc.
• Assess patient: breath sounds/ wheezing, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, functional ability (treadmill), communication/ understanding
• Determine contraindications to stress testing

Stress Testing

• Perform proper stress ECG prep: placement of electrodes
• Utilize equipment: electrocardiogram, computer, BP cuff, treadmill, etc.
• Employ emergency measures: recognize/ respond to emergencies, know/employ/direct code protocol, choose/administer appropriate rescue medications, etc.
• Perform/ supervise test: guard/ instruct patient during exercise, recognize/ employ endpoints, decide need for/ administer reversal agent, know/ choose appropriate treadmill protocols, recognize signs and symptoms of ischemia/ exercise intolerance

Clinical Skills

• Interpret 12-lead ECG: resting, exercise, recovery (including arrhythmias, normal/ abnormal changes)
• Interpret breath sounds/ wheezing
• Interpret hemodynamic response: systolic and diastolic BP, heart rate, signs/symptoms of pharmacological stress or exercise intolerance/ ischemia
• Prepare/ deliver medications (if within scope of practice)
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and fellow employees
• Know/ employ protocols and policies of CCP stress testing labs

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field: e.g., Exercise Physiology OR Associates degree plus certification in stress testing

Preferred:

• Experience with electronic medical records

Benefits:

Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia provides medical, vision, dental, 401k, profit sharing, LTD, generous PTO, and paid holiday time.

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• If you are hired, and assuming your employment is in good standing, you will receive the sign-on bonus. The bonus will be paid to you no later than 30 days following your start date. In the event that you voluntarily terminate your employment or the Company terminates your employment for cause within 6 months of your date of hire, you will be required to repay the full amount of your sign-on bonus.