Healthcare Professional – Clinical Exercise Specialist (e.g. Respiratory Therapist, Kinesiologist)

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
Under the supervision of the Technical Platforms Manager of the Centre for Innovative Medicine (CIM) the health professional is responsible for administering exercise stress tests and safely supervising training sessions as part of clinical studies. This role contributes directly to innovative clinical health research projects.

Respiratory Therapist Kinesiologist Clinical Exercise Physiologist Électrophysiologist

General Duties
Administers and monitors exercise stress tests on a cycle ergometer or treadmill in accordance with study protocols
Measures and records gas exchange ventilation and other physiological parameters as required
Ensures continuous monitoring of 12-lead electrocardiogram blood pressure and oxygen saturation
Supervises exercise training sessions while ensuring patient safety
Ensures accurate completion of Case Report Forms and provides source document to researchers with source documentation as per Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Conducts any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
Possibility to learn how to perform other assessments such as lung function testing body composition scans functional evaluations and many others

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Education / Experience

Good standing member of their professional order and/or association.

Required Skills

Advanced knowledge of oral and written French is required.
An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional information

Status : 1 year contract renewable part-time variable schedule based on ongoing clinical research continuing education and professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge research environment.
Pay Scale: $24.40 to $45.29. Commensurate with education and work experience.
Work Shift: Monday to Friday daytime supervision of exercise training sessions: evening and/or weekend
Work Site: Glen Site.

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Why work with us
3 paid sick days per year including a maximum of 1 personal day
RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan)
Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary
5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays
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Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities women Indigenous persons persons with disabilities ethnic minorities and 2SLGBTQIA persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact