Cardiology Technologist

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Interior Health as a Casual Cardiology Technologist at Royal Inland Hospital! In this dynamic role, you'll perform critical cardiac tests and monitor patient health in an engaging and supportive environment. Benefit from opportunities to grow your career within our healthcare team while enjoying the vibrant community of Kamloops.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experienced with ECG, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and other cardiac diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to patients.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring cardiac treatments.

Responsibilities

• Performs ECG testing and cardiac monitoring procedures.
• Explains testing procedures to patients and answers related questions.
• Monitors and analyzes cardiac test results for abnormalities.

Skills

ECG Testing

Cardiac Monitoring

Patient Care

Job description

We are seeking a Casual Cardiology Technologist at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.

Days of work: Rotating, Days, Evenings

Shift times: 07:00 to 16:59, 13:00 to 22:59, 07:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 23:00, 09:00 to 15:30, 07:00 to 13:30

This is a casual position. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and that days of work and shift times may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

How will we help you grow?

Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

What will you work on?

The Cardiology Technologist performs techniques relating to Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, Holter and event Recorders and pacemaker monitoring and other types of diagnostic cardiac equipment.

• 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.
  
  

Where are we located?

Proud to be Canada's Tournament Capital, the city of Kamloops is situated in the heart of the southern interior at the meeting of the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is the 3rd largest city outside the Lower Mainland and is the centre of commercial trade and services for the region.

Recreation and culture

Residents enjoy a lively professional arts scene that offers up a variety of galleries, the symphony, and a number of live theaters, modern shops, excellent parks and multi-use trails, world class ski and golf resorts, top recreational facilities as well as an endless choice of water sports and fishing lakes. Kamloops is home to some of the best mountain biking in North America and the renowned four season resort Sun Peaks is only 45 minutes away. Blue skies, endless sunshine, one thousand lakes and spectacular landscapes make the Kamloops region the natural place to work and play.

Apply today!