Clinical exercise physiologist vs clinical educator

Differences between clinical exercise physiologist and clinical educator duties and responsibilities

Clinical exercise physiologist example responsibilities.

• Interpret ECG test results and work with the cardiologist to diagnose specific cardiac conditions.
• Perform pulmonary function testing, ECG's, and BP monitoring.
• Assist physicians with ACLS/BLS procedures, chest tube insertions and catheter angiogramsite management.
• Utilize the components of the nursing process and the applications of nursing diagnosis in the client setting.
• Assess new-starts, monitor vitals, adjust workload intensities, and interpret EKG responses to varying exercise intensities.
• Trouble shooting device issues and arrhythmia problems, aiding the physician in adjusting treatment plans tailor to patient specific needs.
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Clinical educator example responsibilities.

• Develop and manage customer training materials and deliver in-service and technical training programs for new and existing customers.
• Provide case management with physicians recommendations and assistance navigating insurance such as Medicare, Medicaid and manage care.
• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies
• Provide education within the community for cardiac health, CPR and ACLS.
• Provide ACLS and BLS classes for staff, physicians, and community groups.
• Design and present annual mandatory competencies, OSHA, and CPR classes to current professional staff.
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