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.
• Medical Benefits: Start day 1!
• PTO: 20 days annually plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Retirement: 403b retirement savings plan with hospital match. Plus, a Cash Balance Retirement Pension plan
• Commuting: Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for child care and emergency back up care
• Employee perks: Enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
• CEU/CME Reimbursement: up to $1,500 for full-time employees and $750 for part-time employees.
Schedule/Hours: 4x10 hour days
Job Summary
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.
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
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
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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 - 35lbsPushing 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.
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
15 Parkman 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.