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Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Exercise Physiologist Certified opening with The Medical Center of Aurora today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Benefits

The Medical Center of Aurora, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a(an) Exercise Physiologist Certified for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary: This position supports the mission of the facility and HealthONE/HCA. The Certified Exercise Physiologist performs prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and stress testing to patients under the supervision of a cardiologist, advanced practice provider, and imaging leaders. Duties include scheduling, explaining procedures to patients, monitoring their responses to tests, equipment maintenance, and detailed record keeping/reporting ensuring optimal care/treatment of patients. The specialist also prepares patients, equipment and materials used in diagnostic procedures.

Specifically, the Certified Exercise Physiologist:

A. Determines appropriateness of stress test order and assign appropriate cardiac testing modality to be performed (i.e. Exercise Treadmill vs Non-Walking Lexiscan Stress Test SPECT or PET imaging).

B. Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician.

C. Obtains informed consent prior to stress testing.

D. Evaluates baseline vital signs and EKG for appropriateness prior to initiating stress portion of exam

E. Coordinates stress procedure with Nuclear Technologists, Exercise Physiologist, and/ or Echocardiogram Sonographer

F. Operates, calibrates and maintains diagnostic equipment and records the patient's response.

G. Performs exercise, cardiac, nuclear, pharmaceutical, echo stress tests, Holter testing and analysis, and EKGs as prescribed.

H. Monitors and clinically manages patient during stress portion of study.

I. Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias, life-threatening arrhythmias associated with stress testing responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.

J. Performs emergent interventions when indicated.

K. Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems, makes adjustments as needed during the procedure, and prepares recordings for interpretation.

L. Works with physicians and serves as the technical expert on various Non-Invasive testing applications.

M. Assesses patient post stress for clinical instability and manage side effects of stress agents if required per established protocols.

N. Communicates with nursing and attending physicians regarding clinical findings and concerns and coordinates appropriate follow up.

O. Completes stress test report via CCW and written report.

P. Prepares preliminary reports for final interpretation by the cardiologist.

Q. Assists with computerized charting and order entry.

R. Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.

S. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What qualifications you will need:

• BLS and ACLS required. ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM-CEP®) required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare related field required, preferred in exercise science. Master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology required.
• Prior experience in a patient care related field preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care. Strong critical thinking skills. Ability to communicate with patients using auditory Input and Output.
• Works under the direct supervision of APP/Cardiologist per CMS guidelines. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Work performance is reviewed by peers and managers.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• ACSMEXERCI
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

The Medical Center of Aurora is a 346 plus bed acute care hospital located in Aurora, Colorado. The Medical Center of Aurora is comprised of six medical campuses in Aurora and Centennial, Colorado, including the Main Campus, the North Campus Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, Centennial Medical Plaza, Saddle Rock ER, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation at P/SL, and medical office building at Green Valley Ranch. The Main Campus facility is a Level II Trauma Center with Primary Stroke Certification and Chest Pain Center accreditation, serving the eastern metro area and I-70 corridor. The South Campus includes a Level III NICU. The Medical Center of Aurora consistently receives ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group and is recognized as the a top five hospital in the Denver metro area and the #4 hospital in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report year after year.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Exercise Physiologist Certified opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.