Performs a daily visual check of stress testing rooms and equipment for safety and functionality. Troubleshoots all minor equipment problems Performs diagnostic checks on AED/ Defibrillator equipment Properly identifies and achieves target heart rate for each patient undergoing stress testing. Appropriately monitors and stops stress testing based on patients ECG, verbal, physical and emotional condition and/or physicians order Maintains Radiation Safety and ALARA Demonstrates proficiency on pati... more details
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The Exercise Stress Physiologist / Holter Monitor Analyst is responsible for performing diagnostic cardiovascular stress testing examinations for cardiac function and holter monitor report preparation(s). In addition to cardiac testing, the Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing pulmonary function testing (PFT) using pre and post spirometry and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) to determine lung volume capacity.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Performs a daily visual check of stress testing rooms and equipment for safety and functionality.?Troubleshoots all minor equipment problems
- Performs diagnostic checks on AED/Defibrillator equipment
- Properly identifies and achieves target heart rate for each patient undergoing stress testing.?Appropriately monitors and stops stress testing based on patients ECG, verbal, physical and emotional condition and/or physicians order
- Maintains Radiation Safety and ALARA
- Demonstrates proficiency on patient chest prep and ECG placement. Familiarizes patients with tests to be performed and preparation for the test
- Demonstrates proficiency operating Exercise Testing System (ECG and Treadmill/bicycle)
- Monitors and evaluates patients vital signs and ECG measurements during and post-procedure. Submits all diagnostic information to ordering or reading physician for interpretation
- Knowledgeable in identifying ECG abnormalities
- Assists cardiology staff in connecting holters on patients. Understands and operates holter analysis software for ECG processing. Downloads holter information, scans ECG data for critical results and recognizes artifacts and removes artifacts from patients holter report
- Prepares and connects respiratory mouthpiece for patient and explains breathing maneuvers prior to commencing testing for pulmonary function testing
- Monitors and evaluates patients physical and emotional condition during PFT/CPET testing and makes appropriate coaching techniques to obtain a quality study?
Youll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years of experience in Exercise Physiology
- Basic ECG interpretation proficiency
Preferred Qualification:
- Certified Exercise Specialist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or registry eligible
- BLS Certification, or ACLS Certification
New York Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
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