Summary

Munson Healthcare is a comprehensive regional healthcare system serving northern Michigan and the surrounding areas. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, Munson Healthcare operates multiple hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities across a 25-county service area. The system is anchored by Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, which serves as the region's tertiary referral center and Level II Trauma Center. Munson Healthcare provides a full spectrum of medical services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical services, cancer care, heart and vascular services, women's health, and behavioral health services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while also focusing on community health initiatives and preventive care programs. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and innovation, Munson Healthcare collaborates with academic medical centers and participates in clinical research to bring advanced medical treatments to the communities it serves. The healthcare system plays a vital role in the regional economy and public health infrastructure of northern Michigan.

Job description

A Day in the Life

Follows GXT lab guidelines and procedures for patient assessment, preparation, ECG recordings, test performance, test endpoints and recovery monitoring. Notifies the supervising physician of any abnormal pre-test conditions, abnormalities or concerns. No stress testing of any kind will be run in the absence of the supervising physician being in the department and available
Performs resting 12 lead electrocardiograms in a uniform fashion with proper electrode placement.
Scans holter monitors and prepares report for physician interpretation (not all staff will be required to scan holters related to low volume to assure the highest competency, therefore not diluting the staff and affecting quality).
Monitors and evaluates all tracings to include EKG's, Holter monitors, Stress Exercise/Dobutamine, Cardiolite, Adenosine, Dobutamine Cardiolites, Lexiscan and Persantine studies to determine artifact and dysrhythmia and/or ST segment changes.
May provide coverage and relief in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation. This would require understanding exercise prescription of the cardiac client and interpretation of a telemetry monitor, and provision of patient education as it pertains to exercise and healthy lifestyle.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science from an accredited college or university majoring in Exercise Physiology, Science or Movement Science, or Kinesiology or similar program required.
American College of Sports Medicine Certification preferred.
Current BCLS certification.
Current ACLS certification (preferred, must be obtained within 90 days upon employment).
Completion of approved ECG interpretation course successfully or may be challenged to meet competency thru staff development.
One year of prior exercise testing experience in Cardiac Diagnostic type lab preferred. Will consider experience in Cardiac Rehab program administering stress testing.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Retirement counseling
Wellness platform

Company overview

Munson Healthcare is a comprehensive regional healthcare system serving northern Michigan and the surrounding areas. As a leading healthcare provider in the region, Munson Healthcare operates multiple hospitals, medical centers, and outpatient facilities across a 25-county service area. The system is anchored by Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, which serves as the region's tertiary referral center and Level II Trauma Center. Munson Healthcare provides a full spectrum of medical services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical services, cancer care, heart and vascular services, women's health, and behavioral health services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while also focusing on community health initiatives and preventive care programs. With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and innovation, Munson Healthcare collaborates with academic medical centers and participates in clinical research to bring advanced medical treatments to the communities it serves. The healthcare system plays a vital role in the regional economy and public health infrastructure of northern Michigan.