Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Nuclear Medicine - 8-Hour Day Shift
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Los Angeles, CA
- 25 days ago
Highlights
Summary of Essential Duties: Assists in the performance of cardiac stress testing, including EKG monitoring for stress, performing preliminary interpretation to both rest and stress electrocardiograms, and performing quality control of all data associated with stress testing and submission of results for final interpretation. Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible?
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Industry | Other/Not Classified |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://www.cedars-sinai.org |
Description
Job Description
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, innovative techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and as little stress as possible? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. Cedars-Sinai has been recognized eleven years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report!
The S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center has one of the country's most respected Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging programs offering the full range of nuclear and molecular imaging studies.
Summary of Essential Duties:
- Assists in the performance of cardiac stress testing, including EKG monitoring for stress, performing preliminary interpretation to both rest and stress electrocardiograms, and performing quality control of all data associated with stress testing and submission of results for final interpretation.
- Performs treadmill, bicycle, and pharmacological stress testing including EKG preparation and obtaining accurate blood pressures.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize serious arrhythmias and ST segment abnormalities and responds with appropriate action.
- Assists the Technologist, Nurse Practitioner, and/or Physician during cardiac stress testing.
- Identifies safety concerns in the age-related population, and institutes measures to provide a safe environment.
- Serves as a preceptor for students and new hires.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science required
License/Certifications:
- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred or willing to obtain within one year from start date
Experience:
- 1 year of Clinical Exercise Physiology experience preferred
- New grads welcome to apply!
About Company
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.