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Trinity Health

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$22.07 - $34.21/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Exercise Test Technologist (Stress Testing), Clinical Exercise Specialist (Stress Testing), or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (required for Cardiac Rehabilitation) Our Promise to You:

Trinity Health

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Specialist

Berwyn, IL · On-site

$22.07 - $34.21/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Exercise Test Technologist (Stress Testing), Clinical Exercise Specialist (Stress Testing), or Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (required for Cardiac Rehabilitation) Our Promise to You:

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What is exercise testing?

An Exercise Testing job involves conducting fitness and medical assessments to evaluate a person's cardiovascular and respiratory response to physical activity. Professionals in this role typically work in healthcare, sports science, or rehabilitation settings, using specialized equipment to measure heart rate, oxygen consumption, and other physiological parameters. They collaborate with doctors, physiologists, or trainers to interpret results and provide recommendations for health improvement or athletic performance. Strong knowledge of physiology, exercise science, and medical protocols is essential for success in this field.

What does an exercise testing specialist do?

A typical day in Exercise Testing involves preparing clients or patients for stress tests, conducting and monitoring exercise protocols, and collecting physiological data such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen consumption. You will interpret test results, document findings, and often communicate outcomes to physicians or other healthcare providers. The role requires close interaction with both patients and multidisciplinary teams, meaning strong collaboration and communication are key to success. Many professionals in this field work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or specialized labs, supporting both diagnostic and preventive healthcare.

What skills and qualifications are needed for exercise testing?

To thrive in Exercise Testing, you need a solid background in exercise physiology, health sciences, or a related field, often supplemented by clinical experience and relevant certifications such as ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist or similar. Familiarity with stress testing protocols, ECG machines, metabolic carts, and other cardiac or pulmonary assessment tools is essential. Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal communication, and analytical skills are important soft skills for accurate data collection and patient interaction. These abilities ensure that you can safely conduct reliable tests, interpret results, and provide high-quality care to patients in healthcare or fitness settings.

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Infographic showing various Exercise Testing job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Exercise Physiologist-Part-time (Filled)

Sarah Bush Lincoln

Mattoon, IL • On-site

$21.62 - $33.51/hr

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Exercise Physiologist-Part-time (Filled)
Job Description
Exercise Physiologist is responsible for providing treatment for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, and endocrine diseases through the outpatient rehabilitation program, including patient orientation, assessment, exercise prescription, treatment, and education of patients with cardiopulmonary and metabolic diseases. Performs diagnostic stress testing, organizes, assists with and/or implements variety of lifestyle management programs.
Department: METS Clinic
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours/week
Required: Masters of Science; BLS within 90 days
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $21.62
Responsibilities
Develops individualized treatment plans for rehab patients based on findings from initial assessment that includes exercise prescription, risk factor reduction, nutritional and psychosocial assessment, and short- and long-term goals., Maintains current knowledge of ACSM standards for exercise prescription and testing and serves as a resource to other staff and medical staff members regarding all aspects of exercise for healthy and diseased populations., Obtains ACLS and teams with ACLS RN to assure safe and effective exercise for all Phase II and Phase II Rehabilitation patients, including monitoring patient's medical status, prescribing exercise, leading exercise, mentoring EIU undergraduate and graduate students and educating and motivating patients on all aspects of lifestyle and disease management., Organizes, implements, and/or assists with various lifestyle management programs, grant programs and conferences offered through the department and the Health System., Performs initial assessment and orientation for rehabilitation patients including evaluation of patient status and readiness to begin rehab. Includes application of knowledge of contraindications to exercise, medical and surgical history as pertinent to exercise, readiness to learn, behavior and risk factor assessment and evaluation of pertinent laboratory tests and other procedures., Performs regular stress, cardiolite stress, and stress echo tests without direct supervision of MD, including documentation of history and medications, review for test contraindications, monitoring of electrocardiogram during test (including recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias), application of test end-points and assisting during emergency situations., Prepares patients, obtains history, inserts saline locks and assists RN with pharmacologic stress testing patients., Promotes the charitable mission of SBL by serving as a resource to public schools, universities, civic groups and others including speaking about exercise, risks factors for heart disease, lifestyle management and other topics in their area of expertise.
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MS (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
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$21.62 - $33.51
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