**Purpose:** This position performs all relevant duties related to the care and safe performance of patients undergoing Stress Testing (Nuclear, Stress Echo, Treadmill). Will also be involved in patient follow-up of finalized reports. **Responsibilities:** + Assesses patient's clinical history prior to testing using EMR. Research and documents patient history to include current medications and relevant limitations to safe Nuclear cardiac stress testing. + Prepares patients for Nuclear Stress testing by performing basic interview, measures blood pressure and heart rate, performs baseline EKG and assesses hearth and lung sounds. + Monitors stress tests, including nuclear medicine stress tests and Stress Echo's. + Recognizes physical limitations of the patient as well as symptoms limiting the patient's exercise capacity. + Notifies physician of critical abnormalities during stress test. + Communicates test results to patients and referring physician. + Responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies by assisting nursing and medical staff in a code situation. + Assists in the operation of the external defibrillator and suction equipment as directed by nursing or medical personnel during a code situation. + Understands and is proficient in the safe execution of all protocols utilizing treadmill stress testing and pharmacological stress testing. Operates and troubleshoots EKG machines and treadmill stress equipment. + Understands the pharmacological effects of medications utilized in nuclear stress testing and antidotes which may be required to counteract these effects. + Understands radioactive decay and radiopharmaceutical biodistribution as they relate to nuclear stress testing. + Adheres to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations. + Attends job related in-services and seminars as necessary. Completes duties relating to accreditation as assigned. + Minimum of MS in Exercise Science (or its equivalent). + Knowledge of Cardiac A&P, Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Risk Factors. + Skilled in the operation of stress testing equipment and in the recognition of normal and abnormal EKG tracings. + Maintenance of CE as required by Accreditation and/or licensing bodies. + ACSM certification preferred. + Prior experience preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) OR Basic Life Support (BLS) + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**