Exercise Physiologist ll

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled professional to join their multidisciplinary team in Boston. This role involves conducting and interpreting stress tests, utilizing advanced cardiopulmonary knowledge, and ensuring patient safety during evaluations. You will play a crucial part in enhancing patient care while collaborating with medical professionals. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values diverse perspectives and promotes innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge in cardiopulmonary physiology and exercise testing.
• Experience in acute care hospital settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret non-imaging stress tests under medical supervision.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions during tests.

Skills

Cardiopulmonary Physiology

Exercise Metabolism

ECG Interpretation

Quantitative and Analytical Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology

Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology

Tools

Electrocardiograph (EKG) Machines

Nuclear Medicine SPECT

PET/CT

MRI

Job description

Demonstrates advanced knowledge and clinical judgement pertaining to the design, evaluation, and standards of exercise testing. Demonstrates extensive and advanced understanding of cardiopulmonary physiology, exercise metabolism and ECG presentations. Able to recognize clinical instability, arrythmias, evidence of ischemia, hemodynamic disturbances.
Functions as an essential member of a multidisciplinary team directing, coordinating, and providing special expertise to staff, patients, and families undergoing stress testing.
-Responsible for screening, performing and interpretation of Non-imaging stress testing under medical supervision.
-Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
-Assists team performing nuclear exercise and pharmacological stress testing, Nuclear Medicine SPECT and PET/CT and MRI.
-Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions and EKG to medical supervisor.
-Thoroughly and legibly documents in chart to be reviewed by provider.
-Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.

Education
Bachelor's Degree Exercise Physiology required or Bachelor's Degree Kinesiology required or Master's Degree Exercise Physiology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
American Heart Association (AHA) preferred Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience
- Experience working in an acute care hospital 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skillfully utilize and maintain specialized equipment, devices and computer program.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG and reports any abnormal values supervising clinician.
- Strong customer service mindset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Ability to work independently

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Radioactive materials are used in this area. The handling of these materials will be done by qualified nuclear technologists.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity 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.