Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Exercise Physiologist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Exercise Physiologist role at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
Job Summary Performs cardiac and pulmonary exercise tests, inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and clinical exercise consultations under the direction of the Medical Director. This position cross trains to support pulmonary function lab and electrocardiology department services. Qualified candidates understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care, the needs of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.
Essential Job Functions
Under the supervision of the Medical Director of the Pulmonary or Cardiology Division, performs research and clinical cardiac and pulmonary exercise testing in pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart, pulmonary disease or symptoms of disease; in the form of personally supervised testing.
Under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Labs Medical Director, performs inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services in pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart and pulmonary disease.
Participates in the development of exercise prescriptions for children with cardiovascular risk factors or pulmonary disease.
Participates in research and educational programs, contributing to the strategic initiatives of the labs.
Participates in professional seminars and NIOSH course practicum instruction.
Ensures patient safety by monitoring ECG changes and hemodynamic responses and by terminating exercise testing or sessions as needed.
Ensures patient safety by performing any needed emergency procedures.
Generates test reports by transferring data from exercise equipment to report forms with subsequent interpretation by a physician.
Performs calibration of laboratory equipment (metabolic system and pulse oximeter) daily and troubleshoots equipment problems.
Cleans and sterilizes (when applicable) all equipment used for exercise testing.
Generates patient billing by completing required forms and sending information to the billing department.
Maintains equipment and supplies including daily checks of the defibrillator.
Maintains neat, orderly and well-stocked laboratory by cleaning when appropriate and reordering supplies when necessary.
Participates in in-house and community education.
Displays excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, parents, referring physicians and co-workers.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer-service focus on innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Actively participates in project management, program development, and implementation of new services.
Other job functions as assigned.
Ability to travel to outreach clinics as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
PALS & ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
Must acquire spirometry certification from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within 6 months of hire.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients/families, physicians, Hospital staff, public health staff, social agencies, school personnel, community resources and media.
Demonstrated ability to move equipment and patients.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Master’s level in Exercise Physiology
ACSM clinical exercise physiologist certification or equivalent level
Prior related experience strongly preferred
Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Pay Range $24.00-$39.24 Hourly
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Equal Employment Opportunity Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
Job Summary Performs cardiac and pulmonary exercise tests, inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and clinical exercise consultations under the direction of the Medical Director. This position cross trains to support pulmonary function lab and electrocardiology department services. Qualified candidates understand and integrate into the delivery of patient care, the needs of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regards to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.
Essential Job Functions
Under the supervision of the Medical Director of the Pulmonary or Cardiology Division, performs research and clinical cardiac and pulmonary exercise testing in pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart, pulmonary disease or symptoms of disease; in the form of personally supervised testing.
Under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Labs Medical Director, performs inpatient and outpatient cardiopulmonary rehabilitation services in pediatric and adult patients with congenital and acquired heart and pulmonary disease.
Participates in the development of exercise prescriptions for children with cardiovascular risk factors or pulmonary disease.
Participates in research and educational programs, contributing to the strategic initiatives of the labs.
Participates in professional seminars and NIOSH course practicum instruction.
Ensures patient safety by monitoring ECG changes and hemodynamic responses and by terminating exercise testing or sessions as needed.
Ensures patient safety by performing any needed emergency procedures.
Generates test reports by transferring data from exercise equipment to report forms with subsequent interpretation by a physician.
Performs calibration of laboratory equipment (metabolic system and pulse oximeter) daily and troubleshoots equipment problems.
Cleans and sterilizes (when applicable) all equipment used for exercise testing.
Generates patient billing by completing required forms and sending information to the billing department.
Maintains equipment and supplies including daily checks of the defibrillator.
Maintains neat, orderly and well-stocked laboratory by cleaning when appropriate and reordering supplies when necessary.
Participates in in-house and community education.
Displays excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, parents, referring physicians and co-workers.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with a customer-service focus on innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Actively participates in project management, program development, and implementation of new services.
Other job functions as assigned.
Ability to travel to outreach clinics as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
PALS & ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
Must acquire spirometry certification from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within 6 months of hire.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients/families, physicians, Hospital staff, public health staff, social agencies, school personnel, community resources and media.
Demonstrated ability to move equipment and patients.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Master’s level in Exercise Physiology
ACSM clinical exercise physiologist certification or equivalent level
Prior related experience strongly preferred
Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Pay Range $24.00-$39.24 Hourly
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
Equal Employment Opportunity Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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