Exercise Specialist - Duke Triangle Heart Associates
Duke University Health System
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Posted: 21-Aug-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 248602
Duke Health Integrated Practice is an exceptional, multi-specialty physician practice encompassing 140 clinics across North Carolina. We attract and retain premier medical professionals with competitive compensation, benefits, and a nurturing work atmosphere that unites passion and purpose.
Duke Triangle Heart Associates - 1821 Hillandale Rd
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking an Exercise Specialistto participate in screening individuals' medical histories and current health status to identify major health risk factors; administer diagnostic testing procedures and counsel individuals regarding use of equipment; perform a wide variety of stress tests. Perform cardiac monitoring testing following established protocols.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in screening individuals' medical histories and current Health status to identify major health risk factors; administer stress testing procedures and counsel individuals regarding use of exercise equipment. Perform a wide variety of fitness assessments and/or non-invasive cardiopulmonary tests according to work site. Recognizes symptom changes & signs of problems. Knows appropriate medical response / processes. Initiates first responder care.
Identify diagnostic stress lab needs; manages appropriate level of supplies and monitors equipment maintenance. Assess the stress-testing environment and make recommendations to ensure optimal patient comfort, safety and compliance with various regulatory bodies (OSHA, Joint commission, etc.).
Apply and remove holter, event, or blood pressure monitors to patients; explain procedures including, but not limited to, equipment usage, the patients responsibility for keeping a diary/record and the use of event monitors and data transmittal as needed. Analyze digitized information from pre-recorded ambulatory ECG tapes/digital monitors using specialized software. Edit information and generate quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician review.
Identifies opportunities to enhance workflows in collaboration with clinic leadership. Assist in developing operating policies and procedures.
Understands care management and interacts as patient advocate for appropriate referrals (non-physician) to other professionals or community services as indicated.
Recognizes symptom changes/signs of problems and knows the appropriate medical response and processes. Initiates first responder care.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
No previous experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire)
JOB HOURS
The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
Some roles within our organization may encompass essential job functions requiring distinct physical and/or mental capabilities. Further details and accommodation requests will be addressed by individual hiring departments.
Duke Health Integrated Practice is dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment, fostering a diverse workforce without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We aspire to build a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our shared achievements rely on a dynamic exchange of ideas, flourishing best when a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences thrive. Upholding these values is a collective responsibility within our community.
This job description aims to outline representative responsibilities for this title, not an exhaustive account of specific duties. Employees may be assigned job-related tasks beyond those explicitly outlined here.
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.