Per Diem Exercise Physiologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - The Woodlands

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Exercise Physiologist is expected to perform the majority of tasks within the Cardiology Laboratory.

10% Performs resting EKGs. Monitors EKG and vital signs throughout exercise testing in both the Cardiology Laboratory and Nuclear Medicine departments. Able to travel within and across regions 10% Fits and removes Holter monitors. Performs in-house and trans-telephonic pacemaker checks. Enrolls patients in the Pacemaker Clinic and instructs patients on the use of pacemaker transmitters. Maintains proper documentation in pacemaker charts. Assists in distribution of pacemaker check calendars to patients 10% Demonstrates use of cardiac event recorders. Enrolls patients with event recorder agency. Instructs patients in exercise principles. Prepares exercise prescriptions and delivers consultation to patients 10% Performs body composition analysis examinations and reports results. Receives and processes EKGs, treadmill tests, Holter reports, and other paperwork from satellite and contract clinic locations 10% Maintains equipment. Assists satellite clinics as needed 10% Assists with Code Blue procedures as needed. Responds to codes, brings crash cart or defibrillator When appropriate places patients on monitor, runs 12 lead EKG during Code Blue. Monitors EKG Throughout tilt table testing. Places monitor and safety straps on patients 10% Consistently communicates in a professional and courteous manner. Directly addresses and seeks to rectify complaints or concerns from patients and coworkers alike 10% Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Maintains a patient driven professional attitude. Maintains a sense of pride and responsibility in all Cardiology Laboratory and related duties % Is organized, able to prioritize and remain calm and purposeful particularly in pressure situations. Assumes responsibility for remaining current with job-related knowledge and credentialing such as CPR and ACLS certification % Participates in departmental meetings and demonstrates involvement in process improvement. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision, being self directed in daily tasks You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science or related Field BLS, ACLS certification through the American Heart Association 1+ years of experience in an exercise testing laboratory, cardiac rehabilitation facility or corporate health setting. Equipment Marquette EKG machines or similar, Marquette treadmill control systems or similar, ACS Holter monitors or similar Basic computer and CRT experience Basic typing Ability to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Cardiology Nursing Supervisor Preferred Qualifications: Certification as cardiovascular technician or related Bilingual in English and Spanish Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are