Exercise Physiologist

Job Title: Exercise Physiologist
Department: Preventive Medicine
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Preventive Medicine
Job Number: 2023-1300
Date Posted: 04/06/2023
Position Type:

Job Qualifications:

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST - PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

Job Summary:
According to established policies and procedures, is responsible for performing physician ordered exercise program. Shall be clinically and technically competent to independently perform the program for the adult population. Performs Exercise programs for participants, monitors patient¡¦s vitals in response to exercise and research staff. Working together with the Investigators and research staff, performs all aspects for patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs exercise program consisting of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, resistance, flexibility, and balance training activities.
• Ability to assess level of patient care and any contraindications to performing exercise program.
• Correctly performs exercise program according to study policy and procedures.
• Ability to accurately interpret exercise assessments and document any abnormalities.
• Reports critical findings promptly interpreting study physician and conveys appropriate, relevant information to physicians and other health care providers.
• Produces safe, accurate and complete exams within scope of practice.
• Follows infection control and patient safety guidelines.
• Performs all duties in compliance with HIPPA, Joint Commission hospital and department standards and policies.
• Uses proper hand hygiene, two patient identifiers and time out. Reports any concerns to proper personnel.
• Proficient knowledge and use of EMR (electronic medical record) EPIC system.
• Proficient knowledge and use of MERGE system for stress reports
• Proficient knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation telemetry monitoring, Scottcare system.
• Obtains accurate patient history and ensure patient confidentiality and safety are maintained.
• Completes all work in a timely manner.
• Operates, cares for, and maintains equipment and ensures procedure room readiness following infection control standards.
• Acts as a team player and works cooperatively with other staff members throughout the organization.
• Is proactive suggesting department and hospital improvements.
• Participates in quality improvement/quality assurance.
• Provides training and performance feedback to coworkers.
• Understands the value of teamwork and team building and applies these principles.
• Willingly accepts additional responsibility and/or other duties assigned.
• Works in partnership with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians to enhance the costumer experience in delivery of exceptional care.

Required Job Qualifications:

• Exercise Physiology or related field with experience in all aspects of exercise and pharmacological stress testing and cardiac rehab programs.
• Current BCLS certification
• ACLS (within 6 months of hire)
• Minimum of 1 year on the job experience in diagnostic stress testing.
• Good interpersonal skills for proper communication
• Self-Directed and independent
• Computer skills

Preferred Job Qualifications:

CPR certified, ACLS.

Physical Demands:

• Work requires the ability to stand and walk throughout most of the designated shift.
• Work requires the following physical activity:
• Sitting, climbing, kneeling crawling (1-10% of time)
• Carrying objects 50 to >100 pounds and Lifting objects 75 to > 100 pounds (11-33% of time)
• Carrying objects 25-50 pounds and Lifting objects 50-75 pounds (34-66% of time)
• Carrying objects 10-25 pounds and Lifting objects < 25 pounds (67-100% of time)
• Bending, pushing, and balancing 34-66% of time
• Twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing 67-100% of time
• Other requirements:
• Visual
• Auditory
• Speed
• Coordination: Hand/Eye, Eye/Foot, Hand/Foot
• Partial/Full body mobility
• Mechanical ability

Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) has awarded Rush full accreditation for three years. Rush is one of the first academic medical centers in Illinois to receive this accreditation.
As an academic medical center, Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research. Investigators at Rush are involved in more than 1,600 projects, including hundreds of clinical studies to test the effectiveness and safety of new therapies and medical devices, as well as to expand scientific and medical knowledge.
RUMC offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits & the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development & recognizes your achievements.
Rush University is home to one of the first medical colleges in the Midwest and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges, as well as graduate programs in allied health, health systems management and biomedical research.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.