Durham, North Carolina
Hollywood, Florida
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Posted: 21-Aug-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 248602
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
Learn more about us: https://dhip.dukehealth.org/about-us
JOB LOCATION
Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an Exercise Specialist to participate in screening individuals' medical histories and current health status to identify major health risk factors; administer diagnostic testing procedures and counsel individuals regarding use of equipment; perform a wide variety of stress tests. Perform cardiac monitoring testing following established protocols.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in screening individuals' medical histories and current Health status to identify major health risk factors; administer stress testing procedures and counsel individuals regarding use of exercise equipment. Perform a wide variety of fitness assessments and/or non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests according to work site. Recognizes symptom changes & signs of problems. Knows appropriate medical response / processes. Initiates first responder care.
- Identify diagnostic stress lab needs; manages appropriate level of supplies and monitors equipment maintenance. Assess the stress-testing environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, Joint commission, etc.).
- Apply and remove holter, event, or blood pressure monitors to patients; explain procedures including, but not limited to, equipment usage, the patients responsibility for keeping a diary/record and the use of event monitors and data transmittal as needed. Analyze digitized information from pre-recorded ambulatory ECG tapes/digital monitors using specialized software. Edit information and generate quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician review.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance workflows in collaboration with clinic leadership. Assist in developing operating policies and procedures.
- Understands care management and interacts as patient advocate for appropriate referrals (non-physician) to other professionals or community services as indicated.
- Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
- No previous experience required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire)
JOB HOURS
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.