ECG Technician

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The ECG Technician position in Hamilton, Ontario involves performing routine 12 Lead Electrocardiograms on inpatients and outpatients, recognizing abnormal findings and documenting histories and data. You will support training of students and staff, report equipment issues, assist with Holter applications, and participate in a team oriented clinical environment.

Ideal candidates bring a Cardiovascular Technician diploma with CSCT membership and 1+ year ECG lab experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Cardiovascular Technician diploma (or equivalent) with CSCT membership or eligible within first year.
• Minimum 1 year ECG Lab experience with interpretation skills preferred.
• Ability to work responsibly in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and prioritization in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgement for the position.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and align with codes of conduct.
• Commitment to maintaining competence and contributing to student education.
• Venipuncture and specimen collection skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine 12 Lead ECGs for inpatients and outpatients.
• Recognize abnormal findings and report them appropriately.
• Obtain patient histories and data for testing workflows.
• Support training of students, new staff, and nursing staff.
• Report equipment issues and assist with Holter applications as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Initiative

Clinical judgement

Education

Cardiovascular Technician diploma with CSCT membership

Job description

Accountable to the Senior ECG Technician and Leadership team, the ECG Technician will perform routine 12 Lead Electrocardiograms on both inpatients and outpatients. The ECG Technician will recognize and report abnormal findings, obtain patient histories and data. The ECG Technician will complete all necessary MUSE and technologist complete workflow associated with testing. They will Support training of students, new staff, and nursing staff. The ECG Technician will report issues with equipment, support Holter application when required and perform other duties as assigned.

1. Cardiovascular Technician diploma (or equivalent) with active membership in good standing with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) or willing/eligible to become active member within initial year of employment.
2. Minimum of one year recent experience in ECG Lab with demonstrated interpretation skills preferred
3. Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in an interdisciplinary team environment
4. Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal), organization and interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrated effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment
6. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate behavior consistent with HHS Values Based Code of Conduct
8. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence as well as contributing to the education and development of students
9. Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and specimen collection considered an asset
10. Cardiovascular Technician diploma (or equivalent) with active membership in good standing with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) or willing/ eligible to become active member within initial year of employment
11. Demonstrated advanced arrhythmia interpretation skills preferred