Cardiovascular Technologist

Fraser Health; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to health care excellence! This role as a Cardiovascular Technologist offers the chance to work with skilled professionals in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for monitoring patients during critical procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort while providing vital information to the medical team. With a competitive compensation package, including generous vacation time and comprehensive health benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients. Experience a fulfilling career where your contributions matter every day.

Benefits

Four weeks of vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology with 2 years of experience or equivalent.
• Eligible for CACPT and/or CCI RCIS credential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG & hemodynamics during invasive procedures.
• Prepare patients and maintain equipment for procedures.
• Generate reports and assist in various cardiac procedures.

Skills

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Equipment Operation

Organizational Skills

Physical Ability

Education

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology

Tools

Meditech EMR

MUSE

Physiological Data Monitoring System

ACT Machine

FICK Machine

Defibrillator

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.61 - $45.73 / hour.
Job Summary

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview

Under the general supervision of the manager and per the Cardiologist, the Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for monitoring a patient’s ECG & hemodynamics during various invasive procedures such as heart catheterizations and angioplasties as well as specialized procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory including but not limited to PFO, ASD, VSD, LAA closures, TAVI, carotid angiograms and angioplasties and septal ablations. The CV Tech analyzes the information gathered during these procedures, conveys it to the Cardiologist during the procedure and generates a standard reports for each procedure. The CV Tech maintains equipment as required; assists in setting up and calibrating the equipment for each procedure.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares patient for procedure by applying electrodes and shave prep if necessary.
2. Gathers patient information/history from patient and Meditech EMR, MUSE and the provincial Cardiac Registry (HeartIS); enters orders in Meditech; prepares information for the patient chart.
3. Sets up, calibrates, monitors and analyzes the patient’s ECG & hemodynamics during the various procedures; conveys vital information and any changes to the physician.
4. Enters data and prepares reports, with analysis of recorded hemodynamics including ejection fraction, coronary disease, Resistances and calculation of valve gradient and area.
5. Sets up, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots a variety of equipment: physiological data monitoring system, ACT machine, FICK machine, defibrillator.
6. Maintains records for Provincial Cardiac registry (HeartIS).
7. Prepares related paperwork for STEMI cases.
8. Assists in pulling supplies for cases; setting up procedural trays using sterile technique; prepping of patients as required.
9. Under the direction of the physician - participates in defibrillating, external pacing and occasional cardioversion and CPR as required.
10. Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology. Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Cardiology Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) and/or CCI RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) credential.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.