Autonomic Lab Technologist

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Autonomic Lab Technologist at a leading healthcare institution. In this role, you will facilitate diagnostic tests to assess the autonomic nervous system, working primarily in the MGH Autonomic Testing Lab. Your responsibilities will include preparing patients, performing tests, and organizing data into reports. This position offers a chance to impact patient care positively, while being part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to innovation in medical research and practice. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• ABRET certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Prior experience in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for autonomic testing and explain procedures.
• Perform autonomic tests and record observations in real time.
• Ensure proper scheduling and maintain supply levels.

Skills

Patient Interaction Skills

EKG Tracings

Recognizing Life-Threatening Arrhythmias

Data Entry Skills

Blood Pressure Measurement

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

EKG Equipment

Job description

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Autonomic Lab Technologist

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id RQ3313946 Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

This is an exciting opportunity for you if you have experience as a Medical Assistant, Stress Tech, Exercise Tech, or Neurophysiology Tech to learn something new!

Job Summary

The Autonomic Lab Neurodiagnostic technologist facilitates a battery of tests to measure the functioning of the autonomic nervous system. This person will split their time between the MGH Autonomic Testing Lab and the BWH Faulkner Autonomic Testing Lab, with the majority of the time at MGH. The technologist will measure the heart rate and blood pressure of the patient who will be exposed to a variety of stimuli that are controlled by the technologist such as deep breathing, active standing, and passive head-up tilting on a tilt-table. In addition, the technologist will perform a sympathetic skin response test that will evaluate and record the galvanic response from the skin.

The technician will be responsible for preparing the patient for the autonomic testing in the lab as well as providing explanations of what to expect. When the exams are complete, the technologist organizes the data into a report.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Correctly places EKG leads and electrodes to acquire a diagnostically accurate EKG
2. Prepares a patient for testing
3. Explains each autonomic test component to the patient and assures they understand what to expect, how to communicate during the test and why the test has been ordered
4. Sets up the patient room with all necessary equipment before the patient’s test time
5. Performs each autonomic test and records observations in real time
6. Helps to maintain proper scheduling in conjunction with the scheduling department
7. Provides patients with pre-appointment paperwork and answers any patient questions prior to appointment date
8. Maintains proper supply levels and orders additional testing supplies as needed
9. Enters test result data
10. With the help of the front desk and scheduling department, ensures each patient has insurance coverage in place prior to visit
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Director of the department

Qualifications

• ABRET required. Must obtain with 1 year of hire
• Prior experience preferred
• Associate's Degree preferred
• Can perform accurate EKG tracings
• Excellent patient interactive skills
• Can recognize life threatening arrhythmias
• Can recognize EKG artifact
• Can enter data quickly and accurately
• Can measure blood pressures
• Massachusetts license is not required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

165 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.