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At Medical Center of Aurora, you'll find that caring extends to both our patients and our people. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. Are you looking for an employer with many different career options and a people-focused culture? You've come to the right place….

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At the Medical Center of Aurora, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (100% annual match – 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
• Identity Theft Protection discounts
• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Position Summary: This position supports the mission of The Medical Center of Aurora. The 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.

The physiologist operates, calibrates and maintains diagnostic equipment and records the patient's response. Prepares preliminary reports for final interpretation by the cardiologist. Perform exercise, cardiac, nuclear, pharmaceutical, echo stress tests, Holter testing and analysis, and EKGs as prescribed. Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias, life-threatening arrhythmias associated with stress testing responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.

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

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

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

Assists with computerized charting and order entry.

Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Hospital expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community.  The intent of these values is to assure that TMCA creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality.

The Medical Center of Aurora, the first community hospital in the Denver Metro area to receive three-time Magnet designation for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), is a 346-bed acute care hospital located in Aurora, Colorado. 

The Medical Center of Aurora is comprised of six campuses in Aurora and Centennial, Colo., including the Main Campus, located at Interstate 225 and Mississippi, the North Campus Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, Centennial Medical Plaza, Saddle Rock ER, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, Spalding Rehabilitation at P/SL, and a 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, and has an affiliation with Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children as well as the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute. 

The Medical Center of Aurora was named to Healthgrades 2020 America’s 250 Best Hospitals, putting TMCA in the top five percent of U.S. hospitals for clinical outcomes. The Medical Center of Aurora is proud to be a part of the HealthONE system of hospitals.

We are a family 270,000 strong! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications immediately. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring managers for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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. 

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

1. Licensure/Certification/Registration:  BLS through AHA or ARC required. ACLS preferred.
2. Education:   Bachelor of Science degree in healthcare related field, preferred in exercise science.
3. Experience:  None required.  However, prior experience in a patient care related field preferred.
4. Special Qualifications:  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.

Degree of supervision required:  Involves general guidance and direction by the Director and Manager.  Care supervision will be performed by the delegating NP.  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.

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