Exercise Physiologist
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New York City, NY - USA
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Job Summary
About Us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized compassionate expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent diagnose and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.
The Exercise OncologyProgramat MSKCCconducts clinical trials to study the efficacy of structured exerciseinterventionsin individuals beforeduring and aftercancer treatmentacross a broad range of cancer diagnoses.
Our research program investigates precision lifestyle interventions across the cancer care continuum. We focus on characterizing therapy-related side effects andidentifyingmodifiable factors that impact patient outcomes. Byleveragingdigital health tools andremotely-deliveredsupervised exercise training within clinical trials we also focus on reducing treatment-related toxicities improving cancer-specific outcomes and enhancing patient-reported goal is to advance the implementation of personalized risk assessment and targeted lifestyle interventions to effectively prevent and manage toxicities following a cancer diagnosis.
Role Overview
Conduct research physiological assessmentsi.eCardioPulmonaryExercise Testing (CPETs)operateEKG equipment exercise ergometer blood pressure cuff stethoscope saturationmonitorandmetabolic measurement system(ParvoTrueOne).
Implement and effectivelymonitorprotocol-specific exercise training sessions. Provide modifications in exercise training sessions to accommodateneedsof individual limitations and special populations;Identifycommon signs/symptoms during cancer treatment and takeappropriate actionwithinscopeof practice.
Act as a main channel of communication between the management team and study participants; educate participants withaccurateandappropriate informationregardingmeasurestrainingand research.
Ensure quality& safetyin all aspects of conducting research. Thisincludesensuringthat all measures recordings plans and communications during assessment execution and other dutiesrepresenttheoutlinedbest practices and ensure the overall safety of the participant.
Core Skills
An effective communicator capable ofdetermininghow best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding.
Adept at creating partnerships expressing empathyand working collaboratively with others to meet sharedobjectivesand goals.
Activelyseek new ways tolearngrowand be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree or higher in Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology
Certifications:
AHA BLS/ACLS (required)
ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (preferred)
2 years of experience
professional or practical educational experience (i.e.internship) in exercise testing (i.e.CPETs)
Knowledge of ECG placement and preparation for exercise testingproficiencyin reading rest and exercise 12-lead ECG during maximal testing
Professional or practical educational experience in individual exercise training in special populations
Additional Information
Location: 353 E 68th Street & 300 E 66th Street
Hours between 7am 7:30pm (8a-4p standard subject to change)
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Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
At MSK we believe in fair competitive pay that reflects your job experience and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race color gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin age religion creed disability veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
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