Cardiology Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Extended health & dental coverage

May be eligible for Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a Relief Part Time Cardiology Technologist at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. This position involves performing various cardiac tests, explaining procedures to patients, and monitoring equipment. Potential candidates should have experience with ECG, stress testing, and patient communication skills.

This part-time relief role requires shifts during the evenings and weekends, with the position lasting until October 2, 2027, or until the return of the incumbent. We offer a supportive work environment with employee assistance programs and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECG and stress testing procedures.
• Ability to operate monitoring equipment.
• Strong communication skills for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for various cardiac tests.
• Perform non-invasive examinations like ECG and stress tests.
• Monitor patients and report abnormalities.

Job description

We are seeking a Relief Part Time Cardiology Technologist at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.

Days of work: Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday

Shift times: 15:00 to 23:00

This is a relief position until October 2, 2027 or the return of incumbent.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Extended health & dental coverage
• May be eligible for Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to prepare patients for testing such as ECG, stress testing, Holter monitoring, pacemaker monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and related tests and answers related questions.
• Performs a variety of non-invasive examinations such as ECG, stress testing and Holter and event monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring by attaching electrodes to the patient, operating equipment, analyzing and recording relevant data for interpretation by cardiologist and/or internist.
• Explains cardiac pacemaker screen system to patients, monitors cardiac pacemakers and notifies cardiologist and/or internist of abnormalities; contacts patients by telephone for repeat recordings as required.
• Monitors patients and scans test strips during cardiograms and stress tests and takes appropriate action upon recognition of cardiac arrhythmias or other abnormalities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Scans and analyzes ECG, stress, Holter and event monitor, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring test strips. Selects and assesses appropriate portions of test strips and summarizes for interpretation by medical staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Transfers and assigns ECGs in ECG Cardiology Management systems (i.e. Tracemaster) for interpretation by medical staff.
• Demonstrates ECG testing procedures and operation of related equipment as required.
• Monitors ongoing departmental activity levels and assists fellow staff to meet requests for service.
• Maintains statistics and files completed reports.
• Maintains equipment by cleaning, lubricating and replacing items such as paper rolls, electrodes, and leads.
• Participates in Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance programs (including LEAN projects/initiatives) by providing information and input to Manager (or designate)
• Participates in the instruction/orientation of staff and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions, as required.
• Maintains and updates own clinical knowledge within area of practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Location

Kamloops, BC.