Exercise Physiologist Research

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks an experienced Exercise Physiologist to support cardiopulmonary exercise testing in robust cardiac rehabilitation and research programs at the Massachusetts General Hospital and affiliated sites.

The role involves coordinating CPETs, assisting with MRI-related handgrip testing, managing data, and collaborating with physicians, technicians, and staff across visits. A Bachelor's in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology is required, with a Master's preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology is required; master's preferred.
• ACLS/BLS certifications preferred.
• 2–3 years' experience in acute care hospital or cardiac rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CPETs including pre-test briefing, performance of exercise testing, processing, and data reporting.
• Coordinate CPET handgrip testing during cardiac MRI sessions.
• Manage a large CPET database and prepare data for biostatistical analysis.
• Collaborate with study staff and participants across visits.
• Willingness to commute to MGH Main Campus and Charlestown Navy Yard for study visits.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

EKG knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's degree Kinesiology

Master's degree Exercise Physiology

Tools

CPET equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary

Summary

Demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to the design, evaluation, and standards of exercise programs for who patients who qualify or are undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Functions as an essential ember of a multidisciplinary team directing, coordinating, and providing special expertise to staff, patients, and families participating in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and other Exercise Programs.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

• Assessments - Executive Physicals and Health Fit Assessments
• Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
• Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
• Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Advises patients about nutrition and ongoing exercise regimens may teach classes and conduct research.
• Thoroughly and legibly documents in chart to be reviewed by provider
• Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.

Qualifications

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

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

• experience working in an acute care hospital/cardiac rehabilitation program 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 to RN.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with only general supervision.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The Massachusetts Gene Pral Hospital (MGH) Wasfy Laboratory is seeking a motivated independent exercise physiologist with excellent organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills for a truly unique exercise physiology research opportunity. The exercise physiologist will work primarily at the Massachusetts General Hospital Main Campus. He/she will interact with physicians, technicians, and administrative staff to conduct cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPETs) in healthy, middle-aged study participants in a new research study. This project, funded by the National Institutes of Health, will help to define how exercise physiology shifts during menopause help us to better understand later life risk for cardiovascular disease

Under the direction of Dr. Meagan Wasfy, responsibilities will include:

1. Conducting study participant CPETs, to include pre-test communication, performance of exercise testing, test processing, and preliminary data reporting.
2. Conducting study participant handgrip exercise, which will be done during cardiac MRI scanning, to include performance of maximal handgrip testing, coaching of submaximal handgrip effort, vital sign recording, and handgrip data reporting.
3. Managing a large database of existing CPETs, to include making additional measurements from these existing tests and otherwise preparing data for the team's biostatistician.
4. Working closely with study participants and study staff on all aspects of the study.
5. Willingness to commute to MGH Main Campus and Charlestown Navy Yard for study visits as necessary.
6. Other Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) responsibilities such as (but not limited to) recruitment and screening participants for the study visits.

The exercise physiologist will be expected to have:

• High-level professionalism and interpersonal skills to serve as an effective member of the Wasfy lab.
• Experience with cardiopulmonary exercise tests, including metabolic cart calibration, mouthpiece sterilization, test configuration, gas exchange pattern recognition and reporting, and metabolic cart troubleshooting.
• Experience with performing electrocardiograms and obtaining exercise blood pressures.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel Phlebotomy expertise and database management expertise are desirable but not required.

Remote Type

Onsi