Stress Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for administering stress tests to patients to assess their cardiovascular health under the direction of a physician. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Experience in or specialized training in stress testing and cardiovascular health stress testing and cardiovascular health 1-2 years required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure are all important for success in this role.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
Certified Cardiographic Technician [CCT] - Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for stress tests by explaining the procedure and answering any questions they may have.
Apply electrodes and other monitoring devices to patients to measure their heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs during the test.
Administer stress tests, such as exercise stress tests or pharmacological stress tests, to evaluate the patient's cardiovascular health.
Monitor patients during the stress test and responding to any issues or complications that arise.
Document results of the stress test and communicating them to the supervising physician.
Maintain equipment and ensuring that it is functioning properly.
Assist in the scheduling of stress tests and other cardiology procedures.
Participate in quality assurance and improvement programs.