Cape Cod Healthcare·Parksville, British Columbia
This role involves monitoring and evaluating EKG tracings before, during, and after exercise testing, while supervising testing protocols and documenting patient status changes. Responsibilities also include coordinating stress technicians, managing supplies, and using computer systems for billing and electronic record completion.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and coworkers.
Monitor and evaluate EKG tracings before, during, and after exercise testing.
Supervise and coordinate exercise testing protocols, document changes in patient status, treatments, or prescribed medications and response to treatment.
Evaluates patients for stress testing, reviews patient charts and interprets physician orders.
Terminates tests as may be required by protocols or patient tolerance.
Documents changes in patient status, treatments or prescribed medications and response to treatment.
Coordinates and schedules stress techs in order to provide adequate staffing levels.
Initiates service calls as needed and schedules preventative maintenance when appropriate.
Evaluates supply levels and orders supplies as needed.
Uses computer system to process studies for charge and billing purposes to ensure physicians interpret EKGs, and to complete documentation in patient’s electronic record.
Records blood pressures and oxygen saturations, observes patient’s condition, and observes monitor for indications of positive tests or other complications.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned or requested.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course or challenge exam BLS required EKG course or certification required ACLS required Must complete Radiation Safety training within 1 month of hire and renew annually
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Required certifications include successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia course or challenge exam, BLS, and ACLS, with mandatory Radiation Safety training within one month of hire.
Market context
In British Columbia, per diem Cardiac Services Exercise Physiologist roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for cardiac rehabilitation and monitored exercise support. These positions are competitive because employers look for a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science plus arrhythmia, BLS, ACLS, and radiation safety training, along with clear English communication. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm your fit, then verify your certifications and highlight any cardiac rehab or monitored exercise experience in your application.