The Exercise Testing Technician performs diagnostic testing which evaluates a patient's cardiac and/or cardio-pulmonary response to exercise. The Exercise Testing Technicians will support Plain and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Stress Echo and PV/ABI testing. Major responsibilities include: to work as part of a team to perform diagnostic exercise testing procedure; explain the procedure to patient in order to obtain informed consent and maximum performance; taking a brief patient history; recording medications in current use, obtaining written consent: performing resting ECG/BP and examine for abnormalities; observe pulmonary function associated with exercise including pre-/post- spirometry and max VO2; observe blood flow using Doppler Ultrasound; observe and assess patient tolerance to exercise, assist in determining the end point of exercise tolerance; quickly recognize cardiopulmonary emergencies and act accordingly; operation of computers, metabolic measurement systems, bicycle, treadmill with ECG monitoring systems. Assist in training of students. Maintaining department 10-minute code blue cart contexts and area resuscitation items and support protocolling as needed.
- Cardiovascular Technician diploma/ CardioPulmonary Technologist / Registered Respiratory Therapist Diploma (or equivalent) with active registration and membership in good standing applicable registering body (e.g., CSCT)
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cardiopulmonary function as it relates to the various diagnostic testing
- Demonstrates ECG interpretation skills.
- Minimum one year recent experience in Exercise Stress Testing lab within the last five years, including all aspects of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal), organization and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment
- Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate behavior consistent with HHS Values Based Code of Conduct
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence as well as contributing to the education and development of students
- Demonstrated advanced arrhythmia interpretation skills
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of one year experience in ECG Lab with demonstrated interpretation skills within the last five years considered an asset
