Cardiovascular Technologist

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation to start

Employer paid benefits

Municipal pension plan enrollment

Maternity top-up 87%

TransLink pass subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Surrey is hiring a Casual Cardiovascular Technologist for the Cath Lab Team at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The role focuses on monitoring ECG and hemodynamics during invasive cardiac procedures and supporting physicians during angioplasties.

Applicants should have a Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology with CACPT/RCIS eligibility and preferably experience in interventional cardiology or electrophysiology.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology and eligibility for CACPT and/or RCIS credential.
• Two years’ related experience or an equivalent education/training combination.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to operate cardiovascular equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for procedures, including electrode placement and prep.
• Monitor ECG and hemodynamics during invasive procedures.
• Set up, calibrate, and maintain physiological monitoring equipment.
• Enter data and generate reports for each procedure.
• Assist in obtaining supplies and maintaining sterile technique.
• Assist physician during defibrillation, pacing, and related tasks.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Organization

Physical ability

Education

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.26 - $50.29 / hour

Job Summary

Do you have a passion for patient care and the desire to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced setting? Do you have experience with interventional cardiology or electrophysiology or working in a cath lab? Are you interested in working with innovative cardiac care, advanced technology and a real patient-centric approach? Do you want to bring that experience and work at one of BC's biggest hospitals? If so then we have an amazing opportunity for you and invite you to bring your skills and passion and come join our Cardiac Care team today. We are currently hiring for Casual Cardiovasular Technologist's to join our Cath Lab Team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.

Benefits

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan
• 87% maternity top-up
• 50% subsidy on Translink passes

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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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

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

Qualifications

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 50,000+ 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.

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