ECG Technician - CVH Laboratory Services

Mackenzie Health; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated ECG Technician to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will coordinate ECG operations, assist with cardiac stress testing, and ensure patient safety and comfort. Your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality care while working collaboratively with medical staff. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment that values excellence, leadership, and empathy. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference in a challenging healthcare setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hospital experience in ECGs and stress tests.
• Certification in cardiac technology and BCLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs and monitor patients during stress tests.
• Review ECG strips for abnormalities and alert medical staff.

Skills

ECG performance

Patient monitoring

Stress testing

Empathy in interactions

Teamwork

Education

Certification with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Job description

Job Description

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

Contribute to safe, quality care by:

1. Performing ECGs, reviewing strips for abnormalities and alerting nurse or physician to abnormalities.
2. Monitoring patient’s well-being during stress tests, alerting Cardiologist arrest team if necessary.
3. Scanning reports and identifying irregularities in patient cardiac patterns utilizing knowledge of regular and irregular cardiac-function patterns.
4. Performing other related duties as required.
5. Working at all locations of Mackenzie Health is required.

What must you have?

1. Certification & current membership in good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists or equivalent.
2. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate.
3. Minimum 2 years’ current hospital experience in performing ECGs, stress tests, and scanning, analyzing, and printing of Holter reports.

What else do you bring?

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

Preferably, your profile also includes:

1. 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.

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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.

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