About this role
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
A Brief Overview
This position is responsible for the set-up and maintenance of all laboratory equipment, and the preparation of patients for exercise tests, as well as assists with exercise tests, research projects, the cardiac rehabilitation program and training.
What you will do
- 1.Conducts calibration, operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment before, during and after each procedure. (40%)
- 2.Prepares patient for exercise testing and assists physician-in-charge in conducting each procedure. (30%)
- 3.Assists in maintenance of records, compiling test results, billing for procedures and patient files. (10%)
- 4.Assists supervisor and director with cardiac rehabilitation program including: (10%)
- Identify and recruit patients
- Set-up and instruct classes
- Assist in billing for rehabilitation sessions
- Keep appropriate records and follow-ups
- 5.Assists in training of cardiology fellows and visiting physicians assigned to the lab. (10%)
Education Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Exercise Science or similar field of study Required
- Master's Degree Exercise Physiology Preferred
Experience Qualifications
- At least one (1) year experience in an exercise laboratory setting Required
- At least one (1) year an exercise laboratory setting in which at least 50% of the testing is performed on patients less than of 18 years of age Preferred or
- physical/ health education teaching or aerobic instruction Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Pulmonary Function Testing and measurement of breath-by-breath respiratory indices
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SALARY RANGE:
$28.05 - $35.05 Hourly
Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
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