Cardiovascular Technologist - (218122)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Victoria, Canada seeks a Cardiovascular Technologist to support cardiac care teams. Responsibilities include technical monitoring, providing assistance during procedures, and ensuring patient safety. Candidates should hold a Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology and have recent related experience. The role requires working under stressful conditions and heavy lifting of equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years recent related experience in a similar role.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supports, manages, and reports technical monitoring prior, during, and post care.
• Provides technical assistance/support to the programs during procedures.

Skills

Ability to work under stressful conditions

Ability to retain a variety of complex details

Ability to physically move awkward, heavy monitoring equipment

Education

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology

Current registration or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Cardiopulmonary Technologist

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT), functions as a member of the Cardiac Catheterizations Electrophysiology and Device Implant teams. In collaboration with a Cardiologist, who specialty involves three aspects of cardiac care: Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology Lab and Device implantation the CVT supports, manages and reports technical monitoring prior, during and post care. The CVT provides technical assistance/support to the programs prior, during and post care.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

• Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology; and
• Two years recent related experience; and
• Current registration or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Cardiopulmonary Technologist

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to retain a variety of complex details associated with the required duties and to make frequent decisions based upon such information
• Ability to work for lengthy periods wearing heavy lead shielding due to radiation exposure
• Ability to physically move awkward, heavy monitoring equipment