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Corewell Health Exercise Specialist Cardiovascular Imaging in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cardiovascular Medicine at 2900 Bradford:
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Job Summary
Performs cardiopulmonary stress testing and physiological evaluation. May also analyze external cardiacs and assist in the implantable device management. Provides patient education related to heart healthy lifestyle choices.
Essential Functions
Plans, develops and conducts graded exercise testing.
Monitors patient’s activity, physiological response, and adherence to the exercise sessions.
Provides specific exercise prescription to individuals based on age, culture and orthopedic considerations. May also analyze external monitor findings utilizing appropriate technology and processes report according to protocol; and assist in management of patients with implantable devices, including but not limited to triage, entering and tracking data, reviewing remotes, performing in-clinic interrogations, and scheduling patients as needed.
Provides patient education talking points and/or individual and group counseling and teaching regarding principles of a healthy lifestyle. May create and update educational materials.
Assists with new employee orientation within department.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Participates in research projects and on committees/task forces as member, consultant and/or chair.
May flex to the medical program or surgical program as needed.
Qualifications
Required Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
Preferred Master's Degree Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Health Science or related field
skills, knowledge, abilities typically gained through less than 2 years of relevant experience in the following areas: conducting graded exercise testing, knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, risk factor identification/modification; basic electrocardiogram (EKG) knowledge or completion of an internship in Cardiac Rehab. Required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center, and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Congenital Heart Center and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic 90 Days required
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association WITHIN 90 DAYS Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging and Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic; WITHIN 1 Year Congenital Heart Center 90 Days required
CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Congenital Heart Center 1 Year required
CRT-Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified (CEP) - ACSM American College of Sports Medicine Preventive Cardiology and Rehab, Cardiovascular Imaging, Implantable Cardiac Device Clinic and Congenital Heart Center 180 Days required
Ideal candidate will possess Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and Internship with Clinical Experience in Cardiac Rehab and/or Stress Testing
This is an entry-level Exercise Specialist opportunity
This Team Member will apply cardiac monitors and perform ECGs at Meijer Heart Center, Bradford, and the West Pavilion
This position is 20 Hours per Week while offering Full Benefits
This position will entail a Holiday commitment
Primary Location
SITE - Meijer Heart Center - 150 Michigan St - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Cardiovascular Imaging - Bradford
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Days Worked
Monday to Sunday - Variable Days
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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