Physiologist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Physiologist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Observing the human body in motion and tracking the activities of particular body systems in various environments.
  • Monitoring patients during exercise or cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and recording observations.
  • Conducting research on the cellular structures and organ system functions of plants, animals, and humans.
  • Performing experiments to determine the effects of internal and external environmental factors.
  • Studying the glands and their relationship to bodily functions.
  • Maintaining and operating medical instruments and devices.
  • Studying and treating the effects of hazardous natural processes such as animal bites and plant venom and poisons.
  • Working at nuclear disaster sites and decontamination areas to treat the injured.
  • Identifying materials and the spread of symptoms where an agent requires identification.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Physiologist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Physiologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.