Apply ECG interpretation and exercise prescription skills supporting cardiac rehabilitation patients at Fraser Health's Abbotsford location. This casual position serves Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.
The Cardiac Exercise Specialist evaluates clinical data, assesses patients, and develops individualized care plans. Responsibilities include conducting exercise sessions, recognizing complications, educating patients and staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary health care teams. The specialist also documents progress, maintains records, and contributes to program quality activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Interpret stress tests and ECG findings during patient assessment
Prescribe aerobic and strength exercise from stress test results
Modify exercise for cardiopulmonary limitations and patient responses
Provide patient, family, staff, and student education
Maintain charts, progress reports, statistics, and equipment
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, physiology, or related field
Two years' recent clinical cardiac rehabilitation experience
ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification required
Current CPR Level C or equivalent and ACLS
Robust communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Use clinical exercise physiology, ECG evaluation, and patient education skills to support protected cardiac rehabilitation at Fraser Health.