ECG Technician - CVH Laboratory Services

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Canada is seeking an ECG Technician to coordinate ECG department operations and assist in cardiac stress testing. Responsibilities include performing ECGs, monitoring patients, and alerting healthcare professionals to abnormalities. Ideal candidates should have certification with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists, a BCLS certificate, and at least two years of hospital experience. Join us in providing exceptional care in a dynamic health environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of current hospital experience in performing ECG and stress tests.
• Ability to prioritize work based on departmental needs.
• Demonstrates compliance with patient and staff safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations of the ECG department.
• Perform ECGs and monitor patient well-being during stress tests.
• Review ECG strips for abnormalities and alert healthcare professionals.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Stress management

Empathy

Education

Certification with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate

Job description

Overview

The ECG Technician will coordinate the operations of the ECG department within the laboratory and will assist internist in the cardiac stress testing. The ECG Technician will also be responsible for preparing patients with a brief explanation of stress testing.

Responsibilities

• Performing ECGs, reviewing strip for abnormalities and alert nurse or physician to abnormalities.
• Monitor patient’s well-being during stress test, alert Cardiologist arrest team if necessary.
• Scans reports and able to identify irregularities in patient cardiac patterns utilizing knowledge of regular and irregular cardiac-function patterns.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Working at all locations of Mackenzie Health required

Qualifications

• Certification & Current membership in good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists or equivalent.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
• Minimum 2 years’ current hospital experience in performing of ECG, Stress Tests and Scanning, Analyzing and Printing of Holter Reports.

What else do you bring?

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
• Ability to work well in stressful situations and be able to prioritize the work depending on the needs of the department at any given time.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others.
• Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring.
• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

Preferably, your profile also includes

• Previous experience within the ECG Technician classification.

*This position is being represented by OPSEU Paramedical.

*You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.