Advanced Cardiology Technologist – Diagnostics & Mentoring

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority's Cape Breton Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced to perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostics including EKGs, Holter, ambulatory monitoring, and exercise stress testing under physician supervision. The Technologist prepares patients for ambulatory monitoring which is worn for 24 hours or longer.

You will also precept and mentor new learners, with travel to other sites as required, within the OPEZ Electrodiagnostic Lab CBR team

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus completion of Cardiology Technology program or equivalent.
• Current registration and good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists.
• Current BLS(HCP) certification.
• Recent clinical experience performing EKGs, Holter monitoring, and stress testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests including EKGs, Holter monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, and stress testing under Cardiologist supervision.
• Prepare patients for ambulatory monitoring and assist in stress/tilt table testing.
• Precept/mentor new learners in the department.
• Travel to other sites may be required.

Skills

EKG performance

Holter monitoring

Stress testing

Ambulatory monitoring

Pacemaker/ICD support

BLS certification

Flexibility under pressure

Multilingual (French asset)

Education

Cardiology Technology program or equivalent

Current registration with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority's Cape Breton Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced to perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostics including EKGs, Holter, ambulatory monitoring, and exercise stress testing under physician supervision. The Technologist prepares patients for ambulatory monitoring which is worn for 24 hours or longer.

You will also precept and mentor new learners, with travel to other sites as required, within the OPEZ Electrodiagnostic Lab CBR team