Cardiology Technologist Student

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Brandon; On-site; CAD 71,635,000 - 73,151,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Brandon, MB is seeking an ECG Technician to perform routine ECGs and assist with Holter monitoring in a 0.70 FTE, in-person role. The position requires BCLS and CPR training, and strong Microsoft skills to support patient data management.

The role involves recognizing acute changes, alerting physicians, handling beeper requests, and ensuring equipment cleanliness and preparation for Holter work. Shifts include days and nights as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years' ECG and Holter experience within the last five years.
• Manitoba high school standards completed.
• BCLS (Level C) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform routine ECGs.
• Recognize acute changes in the cardiogram and alert the physician.
• Answer beeper calls and set priorities (Stat/Urgent/Routine).
• Make available information to physicians (fax or photocopy).
• Perform rhythm strips or special lead configurations as requested by physician.
• Maintain cleanliness and integrity of equipment.
• Prepare recorder for Holter Monitoring.
• Assist with blood pressure monitoring and Holter hookup/removal.
• Explain and perform patient hookup.
• Perform a test strip.
• Transport tape, diary and requisition to Holter lab for analysis.
• Maintenance of equipment cleanliness.
• Assist in in-service education programs and orientation of new staff.
• Practice microbial safety and universal precautions.
• Daily equipment cleaning.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication skills

Patient relations

Time management

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary: $25.797 , $26.332

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

City: Brandon

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory (Brandon)

Department / Unit: SHDS Cardiac Diag NICT

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/23/2026 - 09/14/2028

Reason for Term: Educational Leave

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

• To accurately perform routine ECG's.
• To recognize any acute changes in the cardiogram and to alert the physician.
• To answer beeper calls and set priorities accordingly, e.g. Stat, Urgent, and Routine.
• To make available information to physicians, i.e. fax or photocopy information.
• To perform rhythm strips, or special lead combinations as requested by physician.
• To maintain cleanliness and integrity of equipment.
• Prepare recorder for Holter Monitoring.
• Assists with blood pressure monitoring and Holter hookup and removal.
• Explain and perform patient hook up.
• Perform a test strip.
• Take tape, diary and requisition to the Holter lab for analyzing.
• To maintain cleanliness and integrity of equipment.
• Assists in in-service education programs, clinical practicums, job shadows, and orientation of new staff.
• Practice principles of microbial safety i.e. isolation techniques and universal precautions.
• Daily equipment cleaning.
• Basic maintenance of lead wires and electrodes.
• Other duties as required.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience in performing of ECG and Holter monitoring within the last five (5) years.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba standards, required.
• Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• BCLS (Level C) required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to relate well to patients.
• Ability to prioritize in a changing environment.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to display independent judgment.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.