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Exercise Specialist | Bronson LakeView Hospital & Bronson South Haven

The Exercise Specialist provides clinical support for Cardiovascular Services and Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care across both service lines.

About the Role

This position supports two key areas:

Cardiovascular Services

• Perform physician-ordered non-invasive cardiology tests, including 12-lead EKGs, signal-averaged EKGs, Holter and event monitoring, and a variety of cardiac stress tests

• Supervise exercise and pharmaceutical stress tests

• Administer Lexiscan and Definity per department policy

• Assist physicians and clinical staff during sensitive or complex testing situations

Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Supervise Phase II and Phase III cardiac rehab sessions

• Develop individualized exercise prescriptions for Phase II patients

• Monitor patient exercise performance, vitals, and EKG rhythm changes

• Perform body fat analysis and document treatment plans

• Support patient education, including exercise intensity, duration, frequency, and home exercise planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field required

• One year of experience working with low- and high-risk patients in exercise testing preferred

• Completion of Basic and Advanced EKG courses within 12 months of hire

Certifications

• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire

• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire

• ACSM certification preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with PC applications and clinical software

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent assessment and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to recognize critical arrhythmias

• Effective communication and social sensitivity when working with patients

• Ability to collaborate with physicians, managers, and multidisciplinary teams

• Professionalism, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills

Work Environment

• Clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled clinical setting

• Occasional exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, or airborne particles

• Mild noise levels

Physical Demands

• Regular standing, walking, talking, hearing, and fine motor tasks

• Occasional stooping, crouching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs

• Ability to move quickly during emergency situations

• Visual requirements include close, color, depth, and peripheral vision

Key Responsibilities

Non-Invasive Cardiology

• Prepare patients for testing; review labs, medications, and clinical records

• Monitor equipment and adjust as needed

• Identify and report EKG abnormalities

• Supervise stress tests and start IV lines per protocol

• Prepare and administer Lexiscan and Definity

• Apply Holter and event monitors; perform Holter scanning

• Complete clerical tasks including scheduling, phone coverage, and documentation

• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain department cleanliness

Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Complete intake, reassessment, and discharge documentation

• Coordinate care with physicians and staff

• Obtain authorizations and insurance extensions

• Educate patients on RPE, SOB scales, pain scales, and exercise expectations

• Monitor patient vitals, rhythm changes, blood sugars, and weight

• Adjust exercise prescriptions based on patient response

• Prepare exercise rooms, perform daily equipment checks, and participate in team huddles

• Provide home exercise guidance and equipment recommendations

• Document patient progress and update individualized treatment plans

Schedule

• Shift: First

• Status: Full Time

• Weekly Hours: 36