Position: Exercise Physiologist
Division: Metropolitan Heart and Vascular Institute
Department: Clinic/Nursing
Location: Mercy Hospital – Mercy, Unity, Buffalo campus & Outreach sites (local)
Job Status/Hours: Full-time Monday – Friday
Salary Range: $27.00-$32.00
Accountable to: Clinic Nurse Supervisor

SUMMARY STATEMENT: 

This position is responsible for assisting licensed practitioners by maintaining daily clinic visits, assisting and supporting primary RN and all clinic staff to maintain clinic flow and prompt responses to patient’s needs.

 MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

  • Assist in providing comprehensive cardiac care in clinic environment.
  • Assist with daily clinic visits, rooming patients, recording weight, height, current medications, allergies, vital signs, and stated reason for visit. Assess, evaluate, and document patient visit.
  • Assist in recording patient medical history when necessary.
  • Prepare and maintain exam and treatment areas.
  • Prepare, explain, and assist with explaining procedures and treatments to patients.
  • Perform ECG tracings, understanding and instructing standard clinic response to each rhythm.
  • Provide patient instruction, placement, and removal of Holter and Cardiac Monitors. Assess and evaluate patient understanding of purpose and furnish equipment.
  • Demonstrate ability to work with confidential and controlled information including patient records, physician DEA numbers and prescriptions.
  • Provide detailed education and explanation of purpose, function, instructions and potential side effects of medications. Utilize handout tools.
  • Review physician discharge orders with patients.
  • Team with RN to schedule ordered tests and procedures.
  • Work with RN to provide a detailed plan of care including explanations and educational resources regarding orders, medications, and tests/procedures.
  • Team with RN to provide patients with test results, assess and evaluate patients understanding, and refer to physician if necessary.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Exercise Physiology degree
  • Cardiology experience is desired but not required.
  • Flexibility to handle several duties simultaneously required.
  • Strong attention to detail and high accuracy rate required.
  • Ability to work varied hours.
  • Must be able to travel between locations.
  • Experience with electronic medical record.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

  • Clinic

Application Question(s):

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology.
  • Are you currently located within commuting distance of Minneapolis, MN 55433?

Work Location: In person

Note: Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and experience required.  To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.  Management retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.