Cardiology Technologist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Cardiology Technologist I to join their team at Rockyview General Hospital. The role involves performing non-invasive cardiac tests, educating patients, and maintaining equipment. This position offers a dynamic work environment with varied shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cardiology technology and be prepared to work in a physically demanding environment. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Perform various cardiac tests and recognize pathophysiology.
• Prepare patients for non-invasive cardiac testing.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and educate patients on equipment function.
• Calibrate and maintain equipment, implement resuscitation measures.

Skills

Patient Education

Data Analysis

Education

Certificate from an accredited school of Cardiology Technology

Job description

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Rockyview General Hospital (RGH) is Calgary’s second largest tertiary care site, located in the city’s Southwest. It provides acute, outpatient, critical care, surgical, medical, neonatal intensive care, mental health, seniors, women’s, and emergency health services. The facility hosts two units dedicated to the Acute Geriatric Units (AGU) for the Calgary Zone. Annually, RGH sees approximately 47,000 Medical Outpatients. The Cardiac Diagnostics department within RGH is currently recruiting a casual Cardiology Technologist I. Reporting to the Unit Manager of Cardiac Diagnostics and Clinics, the Cardiology Technologist is responsible for performing various cardiac tests, understanding and recognizing the pathophysiology associated with these test results, and processing the resulting data.

Description

As a Cardiology Technologist I, you will prepare patients for non-invasive cardiac testing to investigate cardiac abnormalities and function, including Holter Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing, and Ambulatory Monitoring. You will explain procedures, educate patients on equipment function, collect client history, analyze and summarize test results, and generate reports for physician interpretation. You will also be responsible for the set-up, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment, and implementing resuscitation measures when necessary. Additionally, you will precept and orient new staff and students, provide input into the evaluation of cardiology trainees, and serve as a clinical resource for staff and patients regarding cardiology technology.

Additional Details

• Classification: Cardiology Technologist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit: Rockyview General Hospital Electrocardiography
• Location: Rockyview General Hospital
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Salary Range: $31.13 - $40.38
• Posting End Date: 28-MAY-2025
• Date Available: 16-JUN-2025

Qualifications

Required

• Completion of a certificate from an accredited school of Cardiology Technology
• Active or eligible registration with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologists (ASRCT)
• Active or eligible registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)

Additional

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Ability to walk long distances during shifts
• Ability to push ECG carts for extended distances

Preferred

As required.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care