Travel Technician / Technologist - $2,226 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Job Title: Exercise Physiologist (Stress Testing) Profession: Cardiopulmonary Specialty: Exercise Physiologist Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days; M-F Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Experience: Minimum of 1 year License: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise and Sports Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience Certifications: Current BLS. Certified as an Exercise Specialist (preferred). Current ACLS. ACMS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire Must-Have: Working knowledge of exercise therapy for coronary disease or Respiratory Therapy with experience in Cardiac-Pulmonary diseases and care or Nurse RN with experience in Cardiac-Pulmonary diseases and care. Description: Provides appropriate patient care for cardiac-pulmonary patients per department standards. Assesses the extent of patient abilities and limitations by reviewing medical records and physician's notes. Administers pre-exercise testing interviews and test preparation. Uses testing equipment, protocol selection, indications, contraindications, and termination criteria for graded exercise testing. Records, analyzes, and interprets results of tests and prepares appropriate exercise prescriptions as directed by the overseeing cardiac-pulmonary physician. Administers therapeutic exercises and other techniques designed to improve functional capacity, exercise tolerance, exercise endurance, muscle strength and endurance, and coordination to rehabilitating patient populations. Evaluates patients' hemodynamic and symptomatic responses to exercise, and assesses appropriateness of responses as they relate to exercise intensity and endurance. In conjunction with multidisciplinary team members, designs, implements, supervises, and evaluates outcomes for exercise services. Assists in developing and providing educational materials and programs for staff and patients. Assists in coordinating the daily operations of the cardiac rehabilitation program as well as planning for long-term growth. Assists in arranging for patient follow-up and maintains correspondence with patients' referring physicians during rehabilitation course and after discharge. May assist in program development for cardiac-pulmonary rehabilitation, employee fitness and health, facility utilization, etc. Documents the patient record per departmental standards. Documents treatment, vital signs pre and during rehabilitation sessions, responses to therapy, any side effects, and patient/family teaching. Reviews physician orders and patient chart including appropriate lab work, diagnostics, consultations, and nursing assessment/notes. Completes billing in a timely manner, usually within 24 hours of service. Coordinates directly with physicians who oversee the respective rehabilitation area.