Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist | Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, United States | Avera Health

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Location: Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Position Highlights Position Summary: An Exercise Specialist performs electrocardiogram (ECG) tests on patients while they exercise. The technician monitors the patient's heart rate, blood pressure, and pain levels to accumulate data about their heart function. Responsibilities: • Explains procedure to the patient and complete consent form. • Prep skin to obtain good EKG tracing. • Use proper electrode placement and equipment set up. • Obtain manual BP’s and follow the correct stress protocol. • Monitor patients for safety during exercise. • Document ongoing patient vitals during and after the stress test. • Enter all patient data accurately into the stress report. • Maintain ECG equipment and lab. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday. Work Environment: May be required to deal with unpleasant environmental situations resulting from patient care or patient activity. Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor in Exercise Science preferred Completion of CAN program, Medical Assistant Program or like program required. 2-3 years of cardiac patient care experience with strong knowledge of cardiac rhythms preferred. Licensure/Certification: None Required.

Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist | Avera Heart Hospital

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