Summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) is recruiting a Research Assistant to join the Cardiovascular Lab's: Exercise for Persons with Disabilities (ExPD) Program. The ExPD Program is a one-of-a-kind program that uses Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in conjunction with adaptive rowing ergometers to provide a unique opportunity for people with spinal cord injuries or other neuromuscular conditions to engage in whole body exercise. This position includes Research Assistant responsibilities involving several ongoing exercise training studies as well as managing the day to day operations in an adapted gym setting. The environment is uplifting, inspiring, and overall a fun place to be!

Key Responsibilities

EXERCISE TRAINING:

* Contribute to the development of personalized exercise prescription for each client or research subject

* Assist individuals with transfers and encourage and supervise their workouts

* Orient and introduce clients and subjects to adapted rowing exercise training

* Track training progress and compliance of clients and subjects

* Prepare equipment for next scheduled user

* Troubleshoot issues with exercise equipment

* Answer or appropriately redirect questions from clients and subjects

EXERCISE TESTING:

* Assist with maximal exercise testing

* Explain maximal exercise testing procedures to clients and subjects

* Perform blood pressure measurements

* Conduct Resting EKG testing

* Administer questionnaires

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:

* Maintain exercise testing and training supplies and equipment

* General administrative duties and paperwork

* Schedule appointments

* Assist with supervision of undergraduate interns

* Keep an acceptable level of tidiness in the exercise rooms

* Create and provide progress reports to clients and subject

Qualifications

Education/Degree

Required

* Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred

* Master's Degree in scientific field related to the lab's aims and methods of investigation is preferred for Research Assistant II.

Experience

Required

* Direct clinical research experience.

* Knowledge of exercise testing protocols, exercise training paradigms, and exercise prescriptions.

Skills

Required

* Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.

Preferred

* Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

* Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

* Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

* High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

* A proactive nature.

* Ability to problem solve.

* Attention to detail.

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know.