Cardiology Technologist Student

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Brandon; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Brandon is seeking a Cardiology Technologist Student to join a multidisciplinary team delivering Diagnostic Imaging Services regionally. You will perform ECGs, monitor Holter data, and coordinate with physicians to ensure timely patient care.

The role requires a minimum two years of ECG/Holter experience, BCLS Level C, and strong IT skills. The position is in-person with 0.70 FTE and shifts including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Two years’ ECG and Holter monitoring experience within the last five years.
• Completion of high school education; Manitoba standards.
• BCLS (Level C) required; CPR training per policy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform routine ECGs.
• Recognize acute changes in the cardiogram and alert the physician.
• Answer beeper calls and set priorities (Stat/Urgent/Routine).
• Provide information to physicians (fax/photocopy).
• Perform rhythm strips or special lead configurations as requested.
• 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.
• Deliver tape, diary and requisition to Holter lab for analysis.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment.
• Assist in in-service education programs, practicums, job shadows, orientations.
• Practice microbial safety and universal precautions.
• Daily equipment cleaning.
• Maintenance of lead wires and electrodes.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

Patient relations

Prioritization

Organization

Judgment

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Independent work

Education

High school diploma (Manitoba standards)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 410718

Position Number: 20051303

Posting End Date: September 18, 2026

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

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $25.797, $26.332

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

Under the direction of the Diagnostic Services Manager, the Cardiology Technologist Student works as part of a multidisciplinary team, to provide best practice Diagnostic Imaging Services on a regional basis in order to promote good health and quality of life.

• 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.