Cardiac Rhythm Device Technologist - (211613)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia is looking for a Cardiac Rhythm Device Technologist to support clinical effectiveness of cardiac devices. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate device function, assist during procedures, and provide necessary reports. The ideal candidate should have a Cardiology Technologist background and the ability to communicate effectively within healthcare settings. This role is essential for ensuring patient safety and device efficacy.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge of equipment and computerized systems in cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimal clinical effectiveness of implanted arrhythmia management devices.
• Aid with device analysis and assist during implant procedures.
• Provide interpretations, analyses, and test/summary reports.

Skills

Knowledge of current relevant techniques, methods and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Completion of a recognized Cardiology Technologist program

Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

IBHRE certification as a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist within two years of hire

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate optimal clinical effectiveness of implanted arrhythmia management devices by applying technical knowledge to evaluate and manage device function.
• Aid with device analysis for cardiac implantable electronic device patients in the inpatient setting during device implantation, including assisting the physician during implant procedures.
• Program individual devices at correct values during implant and in the outpatient setting (Device Clinic).
• Provide interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports as required.

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.

Source: jd.viha.ca/JD3926.pdf