This position is for a temporary / per-diem exercise physiologist to cover an upcoming parental leave. The hours are expected to be full-time until approximately March 2024, and has the potential to transition to a permanent position at that time or to ad-hoc / occasional hours depending on the status of the lab and interest of the candidate.
The Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) lab is a vibrant clinical and research laboratory that serves as a national referral center for evaluating symptoms relating to heart failure, congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, unexplained dyspnea and other populations. Types of evaluations range from resting measurements of metabolic rate to altitude simulation studies and comprehensive exercise studies that may include direct hemodynamic measurements. Individualized testing allows precise definition of which organ system is limiting exercise capacity and thereby helps guide treatment decisions for patients. The laboratory also serves as a core laboratory for the National Institutes of Health and performs innovative research related to improving exercise capacity across a wide spectrum of patients with heart and lung conditions.
The CPET lab is seeking a full-time Exercise Physiologist to work with the rest of the team to provide care for our patients while also working to advance the laboratory’s research initiatives. Independence, strong interpersonal skills, robust clinical proficiency, and an aptitude for problem solving while working within a dedicated professional team is required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The exercise physiologist will interact with physicians, technicians, research and administrative staff to conduct cardiopulmonary exercise tests (CPETs) on outpatients and inpatients at The Massachusetts General Hospital.
Under the direction of Dr. Gregory Lewis, responsibilities will include:
1. Coordinating and conducting patient exercise testing which may involve pre-test communication, test explanation, and test processing/preliminary data reporting.
2. Recognition and troubleshooting of potential complications during exercise testing.
3. Calibration and troubleshooting of equipment in the laboratory.
4. Conducting high altitude simulation studies.
5. Performing testing and assessing data generated from various clinical research studies that utilize the staff, equipment, and space in the CPET lab.
6. Maintaining, along with the rest of the CPET team, a JCAHO-compliant space and equipment
7. Sampling and analyzing blood samples during exercise testing.
8. Assisting with lab administration duties which includes scheduling, billing, and pre-testing patient communication with the support of other CPET Team members. SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Qualifications:
• Experience with all aspects of conducting cardiopulmonary exercise tests (especially Medgraphics Breezesuite software), including metabolic cart calibration and troubleshooting, testing protocols, gas exchange pattern recognition and reporting.
• Experience with performing and interpreting electrocardiograms.
• Phlebotomy or IV placement experience.
• Maintain a variable work schedule to meet departmental needs.
• High-level professionalism and interpersonal skills.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
At least one year of experience preferred
Position: Physician Assistant at Physicians Care – FT/PRN Urgent Team, a family of walk-in Urgent Care Centers, is searching for...
Apply For This JobGuthrie is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to join its growing Vascular Surgery practice in Sayre, PA. Excellent physicians and...
Apply For This JobCompany: Meridian Health Industry: Healthcare / Medical Job Type: Part-Time Country: United States State/Province: New Jersey City: North Bergen Post...
Apply For This JobOverview “Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients...
Apply For This JobAn exceptionally busy prestigious medical, surgical and aesthetic dermatology practice is seeking a BE/BC dermatologist to service our metropolitan Atlanta...
Apply For This JobWelcome to Centura Health At Centura Health, we’re on a mission to heal individuals and uplift communities. We have locations...
Apply For This Job