Full benefits within 30 days including generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, 401K with match, CEUs are covered, annual performance reviews and much more!

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York, Crystal Run Healthcare and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Exercise Stress Physiologist / Holter Monitor Analyst is responsible for performing diagnostic cardiovascular stress testing examinations for cardiac function and Holter Monitor report preparation(s). In addition to cardiac testing, the Exercise Physiologist is responsible for performing pulmonary function testing (PFT) using pre and post spirometry and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) to determine lung volume capacity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Properly identifies and achieves target heart rate for each patient undergoing stress testing. Appropriately monitors and stops stress testing based on patient's ECG, verbal, physical and emotional condition and/or physician's orders
• Properly identifies patients who are candidates for pharmacological stress testing
• Maintains Radiation Safety and ALARA
• Demonstrates proficiency on patient chest prep and ECG placement. Familiarizes patients with tests to be performed and preparation for the test
• Demonstrates proficiency operating Exercise Testing System (ECG and treadmill/bicycle)
• Monitors and evaluates patient's vital signs and ECG measurements during and post-procedure. Submits all diagnostic information to ordering or reading physician for interpretation
• Knowledgeable in identifying ECG abnormalities
• Assists cardiology staff in connecting Holters on patients. Understands and operates Holter analysis software for ECG processing
• Monitors and evaluates patient's physical and emotional condition during PFT/CPET testing and makes appropriate coaching techniques to obtain a quality study

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Certified Exercise Specialist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
• Basic Life Support certification
• Basic ECG Interpretation proficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• 1+ years of clinical experience in a hospital or cardiology practice

New York Residents Only: The hourly range for New York residents is $23.22 to $45.43 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.