Avera eCARE
Cardiovascular Exercise Specialist | Avera Heart Hospital
Avera eCARE, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
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R-250018291**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.
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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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Sioux Falls, SDtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-250018291**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr