CV & Pacemaker Technologist

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

SJH St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is seeking a CVT/Cardiology Technologist for a casual, part-time role at Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown). You will perform Holter, ECG, BP monitoring, stress tests, pacemaker interrogations, and coordinate patient exams with documentation.

The successful candidate will hold CSCT registration, a 2-year CVT diploma, and demonstrate ECG proficiency, emergency readiness, and strong computer literacy. BCLS is required.

Qualifications

• Current CSCT registration.
• Two-year CVT diploma in CVT program.
• Experience in ECG, Cardiac Stress, Holter, Pacemaker Interrogation.
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathology.
• Proficient at identifying arrhythmias and ECG interpretation.
• Proficient computer skills and BCLS.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and crash cart medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care.
• Ensure timely completion of exams in the lab.
• Screen, perform monitoring and assess patients during procedures.
• Flag abnormalities to the Cardiologist.
• Assist if patient becomes unstable during procedures.
• Work with Cardiologist to monitor and complete procedures.
• Review completed procedures for quality and documentation.

Skills

ECG

Cardiac Stress

Holter Scanning

Pacemaker Interrogation

Arrhythmia identification

ECG interpretation

Emergency procedures

Computer skills

BCLS

Education

Two-year Community College diploma in CVT program

Tools

EPIC (Dovetale)

Job description

Position Details

Position Details Job Number: JR02116 Department: Electrodiagnostic ECHO This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Casual, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $35.93 - $41.39 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a new role Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-09-22 Closing Date: 2026-09-29

Position Summary

The successful candidate performs processes and coordinates all patient exams—Holter, ECG, BP Monitoring, Cardiac Stress, and Pacemaker interrogations; and completes all necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologist (CSCT)
• Two-year Community College diploma in CVT program
• Experience in ECG
• Experience in Cardiac Stress
• Experience in Holter Scanning
• Experience in Pacemaker Interrogation
• Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and pathology
• Proficient at identifying all cardiac arrhythmias
• Demonstrated advanced ECG interpretive skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Current BCLS
• Strong knowledge of emergency procedure and crash cart medications

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care
• Ensures timely completion of exams in an efficient and smooth-running lab
• Prioritizes requests accordingly
• Responsible for screening performing monitoring and assessing patients during procedure
• Responsible for flagging any abnormalities to the reporting Cardiologist’s attention
• Responds and assists Cardiologist if patient becomes unstable during procedure
• Works closely with Cardiologist to monitor patient and complete procedure as needed
• Review completed procedure for quality and completion
• Complete necessary documentation post procedure
• Complete download of patient information and analyzes/interprets recordings
• Prints patient recording report as needed
• Maintain equipment for functionality and archival storage
• Maintain safe environment for patients family visitors and staff
• Responsible for anti-septic technique for equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Responsible for checking department crash cart—stocked and ready for use
• Rotates and performs other CVT modalities and duties as needed
• Review and correct procedure information into EPIC (Dovetale) ie ECGs
• Pacemaker programming/monitoring
• Pacemaker analysis
• Assist with training of CVT students
• Assist with educating other staff residents fellows and students

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]). At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.