ECG Technician - MRHH Laboratory Services

Mackenzie Health; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated ECG Technician to coordinate the operations of the ECG department. This role involves performing ECGs, assisting in cardiac stress testing, and ensuring patient safety during procedures. The ideal candidate will have certification with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists and a strong background in hospital settings. Join a team that values excellence, leadership, and empathy, and contribute to providing exceptional care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ hospital experience in ECGs and stress tests.
• Certification in cardiac technology 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

Analyzing cardiac patterns

Empathy in patient interactions

Education

Certification with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Job Description

The ECG Technician will coordinate the operations of the ECG department within the laboratory and will assist internists in 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:

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

What must you have?

• 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 ECGs, 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 prioritize work based on departmental needs.
• Proven attendance record.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment.
• 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 aligns 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 healthcare 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.

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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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