Cardiac Technologist - Cardiology

Women's College Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Women's College Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Technologist for a temporary full-time replacement in the Cardiology department. The role supports Holter, stress testing, ECGs, and related procedures in a day-time, Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications include a Cardiac Technology diploma, CSCT registration in good standing, and BCLS. Up to 3 years in an outpatient setting is preferred. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Cardiac Technology required.
• CSCT registration in good standing required.
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) is required.
• Up to 3 years’ experience in an academic outpatient environment preferred.
• Experience with advanced ECG and rhythm interpretation is a plus.
• Ability to work independently or in a team in a women-centred environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs holter hookup and scanning, stress testing, and related cardiac procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient demographics and charts in electronic systems.
• Communicate with hospital staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Prepare examination rooms, equipment, supplies, and consent forms.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist with quality improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Cardiac Technology diploma

CSCT registration

BCLS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting Temporary Full-Time opportunity as a Cardiac Technologist in the Cardiology department. This department is open Monday to Friday during the core day hours.

Type: Replacement

Duration: Up to three (3) months

Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Performs holter hook-ups and scanning, stress testing, stress testing with echo/nuclear/pharmacological, ECG’S, ambulatory BP monitor hook ups, dobutamine studies, and IV insertion for contrast studies
• Acts as an advocate for safety and demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
• Records findings and maintains accurate and complete electronic patient demographics and charts
• Communicates with hospital staff and other team members to ensure seamless patient care
• Prepares and ensures proper set up of examination rooms, equipment, supplies, applicable consent forms and related details associated with the reason of the patient encounter
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service
• Assists with quality improvement projects as requested

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care. The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized diploma program in Cardiac Technology required
• Current Registration in good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) required
• Current BCLS
• Up to 3 years’ experience in an academic, outpatient environment, preferred
• 1 year of experience in advanced ECG and rhythm interpretation skills, Stress Testing and Holter monitor hook-up and interpretation.
• Must have a good understanding of the principles of Women’s Health and their impact on cardiac testing
• Certificate & competency in IV insertion, an asset
• Community college course in arrhythmia recognition and performance of ECG’s/Holters and stress testing
• Proficiency with Computer, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven attendance and punctuality
• Able to work independently or with a team, meeting tight timelines and be flexible in a women-centred environment
• Demonstrated record of good performance and acceptable attendance will be considered as part of the selection criteria
• Professional behaviour and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all