Cardiac Rhythm Device Technologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,462 - 69,279; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Cardiac Rhythm Device Technologist at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on facilitating the clinical effectiveness of implanted arrhythmia management devices within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include assisting in device implantation and programming, providing interpretations and analyses of device data, and ensuring patient and staff safety. Applicants should have a Cardiology Technologist program completion and two years of relevant experience. A valid BC driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Cardiology Technologist program with cardiac rhythm device technology coursework.
• Two years recent related experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Must hold a valid BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimal clinical effectiveness of implanted devices.
• Assist with device implantation and programming.
• Provide interpretations, analyses, and test/summary reports.

Skills

Knowledge of current relevant techniques

Problem-solving and decision-making

Effective communication

Ability to manage competing priorities

Collaborative teamwork

Operating equipment and computerized systems

Education

Completion of recognized Cardiology Technologist program

Eligible for CSCT membership

Eligible for IBHRE certification within two years

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

1000-1800

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$40.26 - $50.29

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

May. 4 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Cardiac Rhythm Device Technologist practices in accordance with the established standards of professional practice to facilitate optimal clinical effectiveness of implanted arrhythmia management devices through the application of technical knowledge and skills to evaluate and manage device function. May aid with device analysis for cardiac implantable electronic device patients in the inpatient (OR/EPL) as required during device implantation, including assisting the physician during implant procedures and programming individual devices at correct values during implant and in the outpatient setting (Device Clinic). Provides interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports as required.

Holds a valid BC driver s license, as local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle where mileage reimbursement is applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Completion of a recognized Cardiology Technologist program including completed coursework in cardiac rhythm device technology and two (2) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT). Eligible for International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification as a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCD) within two years of hire.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of current relevant techniques, methods and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources and to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
• Ability to integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff and other health care providers both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize workload, and complete assigned work.
• Ability to demonstrate and explain procedures to other employees and students.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team and to offer and seek advice as necessary.
• Ability to operate equipment, including computerized systems.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in health care.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.