Cardiology Technologist - (219075)

Island Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a Cardiology Technologist. This role involves performing non-invasive cardiology procedures and routine equipment maintenance. Candidates must be certified by the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologist and have recent experience in the field. Join a multidisciplinary team committed to patient and staff safety with a focus on quality improvement.

Qualifications

• One (1) year recent, related experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform database functions including editing electrocardiograms.

Skills

Prioritize and organize work

Observe and assess clients/patients

Operate related equipment, including computerized systems

Communicate effectively

Deal with others effectively

Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Education

Graduate of a recognized diploma training program in Cardiology Technology

Certified by the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologist (CSCT)

Eligible for membership with the Cardiology Technologist Association of British Columbia (CTABC)

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLSC), Level C

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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 Cardiology Technologist performs a variety of non-invasive cardiology procedures and routine maintenance of equipment. Using a personal computer and related software, performs database functions, including editing of electrocardiograms, storage and retrieval of cardiac records, and related clerical duties.

Qualifications

• Certified by the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologist (CSCT); and
• Graduate of a recognized diploma training program in Cardiology Technology; and
• One (1) year recent, related experience; and
• Eligible for membership with the Cardiology Technologist Association of British Columbia (CTABC); and
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLSC), Level C.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Prioritize and organize work.
• Observe and assess clients/patients.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.