Exercise Physiologist - USFTGP Cardiovascular

Essential Functions

• Performs exercise stress treadmill tests and assists with nuclear stress tests and stress echocardiograms under direct supervision of the Supervising Cardiologist.
• Follows departmental and physician-approved protocols to ensure safe and accurate execution of all stress testing procedures.
• Supports the Nuclear Medicine program by monitoring nuclear, routine, and pharmacologic stress tests as needed.
• Confirms that the stress test is properly ordered and screens patients for appropriate indications and contraindications before testing.
• Conducts baseline assessments, including ECG evaluation, blood pressure measurement, and patient education regarding the stress test procedure.
• Monitors ECG, blood pressure, and patient symptoms continuously throughout the test and recovery period per supervising cardiologist protocol.
• Identifies abnormal findings or changes in patient condition and promptly notifies the Supervising Cardiologist.
• Ensures the Supervising Cardiologist is present in clinic prior to initiating any stress test.
• Documents vital signs, ECG responses, patient symptoms, and testing outcomes accurately within the clinical workflow.
• Ensures patient safety during all phases of testing and communicates completion of the exam to the supervising physician for interpretation prior to patient discharge.

Technical Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of exercise physiology, cardiac function, ECG interpretation, hemodynamic responses, and stress testing contraindications and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform baseline assessments, obtain vital signs, evaluate ECG tracings, and monitor patient symptoms and physiologic response throughout testing.
• Skill in explaining procedures, addressing patient concerns, and providing clear instructions before, during, and after stress testing.
• Ability to operate treadmill systems, ECG monitoring equipment, and stress testing software in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Ability to recognize abnormal ECG changes, hemodynamic instability, or patient symptoms and promptly notify the supervising cardiologist.
• Ability to follow established protocols, document test results accurately, and ensure proper workflow and patient safety throughout the testing process.