Exercise Specialist

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 an