Children's National Medical Center
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
DescriptionThe Exercise Physiologist will independently conduct exercise stress testing and cardiac rehabilitation exercise sessions for inpatients and outpatients throughout our clinic sites in DC, MD, and VA. Will work collaboratively to achieve program goals.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science (Required)Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience1 year accurately perform manual blood pressures and recognize EKG rhythms (Required)Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrates skills to work independently with all age groups and diverse cultures.Knowledge of stress testing principles for a clinical environment.Required Licenses and CertificationsBasic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesOrganizes and coordinates maintenance of the stress lab equipment
Perform daily checks and cleaning of equipment.Coordinate equipment servicing with program manager and biomed.Maintain and inform program manager of supply inventory.
Facilitates communication between physicians, customers, and scheduling
Assist with scheduling of stress tests as appropriate.Disseminate results to medical director or referring provider, EHR, and MUSE system.Communicate daily with program manager.
Demonstrates proficiency in all stress tests
Properly prepare patient for test by cleaning skin and applying electrodes. Perform accurate patient vitals, height, weight, manual blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.Independently recognize EKG rhythms and arrhythmias.Perform independently, high-quality and accurate spirometry, cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests (CPET), regular stress tests (GXT), and stress echo.Provide appropriate cooling down and recovery of patients.Recognize unstable situations and seek appropriate assistance.Ensure billing is accurate for each service provided.
Independently functions in the cardiac rehab program
Assist with ensuring standards of care and compliance with JCAHO, CMS, HIPPA, ACSM, AACVPR, and DOH.Assist with obtaining national program certification with AACVPR.Evaluate medical history and physical status of patients.Assess baseline functional capacity and health factors for patients.Assist with developing and implementing appropriate plan of care using AACVPR and ACSM guidelines while considering individual disease limitations.Assist with initial, 30-day, and discharge individual treatment plans.Instruct patients in proper techniques and use of equipment.Monitor exercise session, assessing patient for arrhythmias, blood pressure, and heart rate responses.Properly recognize EKG rhythms and arrhythmias during patient exercise sessions.Complete patient session reports as appropriate.Independently adjust exercise treatment plan to progress patients according to patient goals, AACVPR and ACSM guidelines.Identifies and performs one-on-one patient and family health education, offering resources regarding disease processes, prevention, and home exercise.
Professional Development
Identify own learning needs and seek opportunities to meet those needs.Participate in hospital educational opportunities.Assist with research involving the Exercise Physiology programs.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Perform daily checks and cleaning of equipment.Coordinate equipment servicing with program manager and biomed.Maintain and inform program manager of supply inventory.
Facilitates communication between physicians, customers, and scheduling
Assist with scheduling of stress tests as appropriate.Disseminate results to medical director or referring provider, EHR, and MUSE system.Communicate daily with program manager.
Demonstrates proficiency in all stress tests
Properly prepare patient for test by cleaning skin and applying electrodes. Perform accurate patient vitals, height, weight, manual blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.Independently recognize EKG rhythms and arrhythmias.Perform independently, high-quality and accurate spirometry, cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests (CPET), regular stress tests (GXT), and stress echo.Provide appropriate cooling down and recovery of patients.Recognize unstable situations and seek appropriate assistance.Ensure billing is accurate for each service provided.
Independently functions in the cardiac rehab program
Assist with ensuring standards of care and compliance with JCAHO, CMS, HIPPA, ACSM, AACVPR, and DOH.Assist with obtaining national program certification with AACVPR.Evaluate medical history and physical status of patients.Assess baseline functional capacity and health factors for patients.Assist with developing and implementing appropriate plan of care using AACVPR and ACSM guidelines while considering individual disease limitations.Assist with initial, 30-day, and discharge individual treatment plans.Instruct patients in proper techniques and use of equipment.Monitor exercise session, assessing patient for arrhythmias, blood pressure, and heart rate responses.Properly recognize EKG rhythms and arrhythmias during patient exercise sessions.Complete patient session reports as appropriate.Independently adjust exercise treatment plan to progress patients according to patient goals, AACVPR and ACSM guidelines.Identifies and performs one-on-one patient and family health education, offering resources regarding disease processes, prevention, and home exercise.
Professional Development
Identify own learning needs and seek opportunities to meet those needs.Participate in hospital educational opportunities.Assist with research involving the Exercise Physiology programs.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others' ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
#J-18808-Ljbffr