Travel Physiologist
Las Vegas, NV
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x9 hrs, Days

Job Summary

The Exercise Physiologist provides comprehensive care to adult patients through effective assessment and interview techniques. This role involves identifying the psychosocial, physical, and educational needs common to adults and ensuring a supportive environment for patients experiencing anxiety.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and adapt testing techniques to suit the unique responses of adult patients.
• Provide patient education tailored to the specific educational needs of adults.
• Maintain patient privacy while offering reassurance and support.
• Perform inspections, cleaning, calibration, and maintenance of equipment in accordance with established guidelines from relevant professional organizations.
• Verify physician orders and execute the appropriate tests following relevant guidelines for both scheduled and emergency patients.
• Act as a resource for Cardiologists, assisting with patient education and troubleshooting therapeutic issues related to exercise and cardiac risk factor management.
• Utilize computer systems, including MUSE, Case Stress, and EpicCare EMR, for EKG readings and reports.
• Assist with research projects and quality improvement initiatives as assigned by the Cardiology staff.
• Conduct pre-test interviews and consultations with patients, identifying test endpoints based on established criteria and guidelines.
• Perform additional physiological assessments as required, such as metabolic testing, oximetry, etc.
• Communicate negative stress test results to patients promptly and effectively.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation and files, including products and service quotes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field is preferred.
• Training in graded exercise testing, EKG analysis and interpretation, and cardiovascular exercise physiology.
• Clinical Exercise Specialist Certification by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross is required.
• Membership in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is desirable.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Work Schedule

This position requires a daytime schedule of 5x8-hour shifts from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM.