Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health you will be a valuable member of our inclusive and nurturing team that values professional growth, offering big benefits like tuition reimbursement and a supportive culture with a world of education and training opportunities.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 25 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center, and Level III NICU. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child!
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition!
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members!

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias. Some of these initiatives include:

• Addressing system racism and inequities through our Safer Work Environment (Safer) initiative
• Use of pronoun badges and preferred names
• Encouraging cultural awareness through education and training

About this position

The Cardiac Exercise Specialist (CES) is a professional staff member of the cardiac care team. The CES may be responsible for independently conducting IP and OP cardiovascular stress testing including nuclear, stress echo and graded exercise testing. The physician indirectly supervises multiple procedures simultaneously shifting direct responsibility to the CES. The CES may also be responsible for operational and educational coordination of the Phase I and Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Care is provided to adult and geriatric customers.

Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Monitor inpatient and outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Instruct customer education classes
• Communicate with customer’s physician regarding progress, change in condition and other customer concerns
Stress Testing
• Organization, preparation, and confirmation of upcoming customer test information
• Implement a specific exercise stress test protocol in healthy and unhealthy populations, based on an understanding of risk stratification
• Demonstrate an understanding of contraindications, risks, safety precautions, and end points of a stress test

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Kinesiology, or Physical Education   

Experience

Experience
• Minimum one year experience with cardiac customers in an acute care setting preferred
• Internship in stress testing/cardiac rehabilitation or related exercise field required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Strong understanding of cardiac pathophysiology, exercise physiology, EKG interpretation, arrhythmias, and medications
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong knowledge of cardiology procedures and medical terminology
• Physician relations skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office applications of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn new applications and systems
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, sometimes chaotic environment
  

Licensure/Certification

• American College of Sports Medicine Certification
Blaze Preferred
• BLS Certification
Community Standard
• ACLS Certification required within three (3) months of hire
Blaze Standard

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.