Stress Technician Ll

At Mass General the brightest minds in medicine collaborate on behalf of our patients to bridge innovative science with state-of-the-art clinical medicine. We provide care locally, nationally and globally by partnering with underserved communities to build, improve and sustain health care delivery and healthier communities.

Position Highlights:

• Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30pm. Flexible in start and end times if needed.

• Location: Onsite - MGH Waltham

• Employee Centered: Voted as one of the best places to work in Massachusetts!

What you will do:

• Independently performs exercise tests, which are performed on a treadmill. Independently review medical history, assess patient, determine the clinical utility of the study, pretest probability of IHD, indication and contraindication of the test.

• Interact with computerized medical record reporting system to obtain previous test results.

• Carefully screen patients to maximize safety of the study.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment directing the actual stress tests.

• Assist with the daily conduct of the laboratory including, assisting with scheduling of patients, maintaining equipment and ordering supplies.

• Interface between all healthcare providers the information obtained from test results.

• Maintains up to date information related to Acute Coronary Syndromes, cardiac markers, and clinical evaluation of

patients with known or suspected Ischemic Heart Disease and applies these concepts in evaluating patients for stress

testing.

What you will need:

• BS/MS degree in exercise physiology OR equivalent training from a recognized Allied Health Institution (MA, EMT)

• Must be CCT or CRAT certified (or other equivalent) - or eligible to obtain certification within 6 months of hire

• Able to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary groups.

• Knowledgeable in cardiac pathophysiology with a good understanding of principles and techniques of clinical exercise

testing.

• Certification in Basic Life Support

• Ability to interpret rest and exercise ECG's particularly for arrhythmias