Exercise Physiologist

About the role

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. The Exercise Oncology Program at MSKCC conducts clinical trials to study the efficacy of structured exercise interventions in individuals before , during , and after cancer treatment across 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 and identifying modifiable factors that impact patient outcomes. By leveraging digital health tools and remotely-delivered supervised exercise training within clinical trials, we also focus on reducing treatment-related toxicities, improving cancer-specific outcomes, and enhancing patient-reported outcomes. Our 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 assessments , i.e C ardioPulmonary Exercise Testing (CPETs) , o perate EKG equipment, exercise ergometer, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, saturation monitor an d metabolic measurement system (Parvo TrueOne ) . Implement and effectively monitor protocol-specific exercise training sessions. Provide modifications in exercise training sessions to accommodate needs of individual limitations and special populations; Identif y common signs/symptoms during cancer treatment and tak e appropriate action within scope of practice. Act as a main channel of communication between the management team and study participants; educate participants with accurate and appropriate information regarding measures, training and research. Ensure quality & safety in all aspects of conducting research . This includ es e nsur ing that all measures, recordings, plans and communications during assessment, execution and other duties represent the outlined best practices and ensure the overall safety of the participant. Core Skills An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding. Adept at creating partnerships , expressing empathy, and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives and goals. Activel y seek new ways to learn, grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development channels.