16356 BRFTE: 0.5 Shift: Days/weekends/call/holiday. Compensation: 26.34 Hours Per Week: 20-28 Weekends: Some. Benefit Eligible. Clinical Exercise Physiologist. The UnityPoint – Meriter Clinical Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing diagnostic cardiac procedures/tests by use of electrocardiogram, application of Holter/event or ambulatory monitor and conducting diagnostic stress testing. The UnityPoint – Meriter Clinical Exercise Physiologist must be able to apply the scientific principles of exercise training in dealing with clientele and provide direct oversight and leadership to promote the safety of all patients during the delivery of care in the ECG department. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401 K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. UnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of an accredited master’s degree Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field. Satisfactory completion of clinical work as required by the university attended .-6 months of outpatient or inpatient clinical exercise programs which indicates successful ability to assume responsibilities within a team context. Cardiovascular assessment and ECG interpretation. Practicum experience involving stress testing and exercise counseling. Valid ACSM-Clinical Exercise Physiologist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (or completed within 12 months of hire)Valid driver’s license. Current BLS and ACLS (or completed within 6-12 months of hire)Proficient independent critical thinking and clinical decision making based on client’s presentation and physical status. Recognizes contraindications to exercise and abnormal patient responses to exercise. Strong understanding of cardiac pathophysiology, exercise physiology, ECG interpretation, arrhythmias, and medications. Common sense and practical reasoning. Basic problem-solving abilities. Strong oral and written communication skills. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to maintain composure under stressful working conditions. First responder to medical emergencies in a setting where high risk patients are served. Maintain high quality and productivity in a fast paced and changing health care environment. PREFERRED:One or more years of experience in field of exercise physiology. Basic computer skills including proficiency with keyboarding. Experience with computerized documentation systems. Behavior change counseling and motivational strategies. Active participation in a professional organization