ICU Technician

Gghorg; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HOOPP pension

Education assistance

Professional development

In-house learning

Job summary

The ICU Technician at Guelph General Hospital provides cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients and performs essential clerical duties to support care services. It ensures proper handling of medical records, lab reports, and patient information, coordinating with physicians, nurses and other care providers.

Role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and adherence to Ontario nursing standards while aiming to optimize patient care and family experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario or completion of the Cardiac Technician Diploma.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Recent RPN or Cardiac Technician experience.
• Coronary Care 1 or Cardiac Arrhythmia course.
• ECG (Basic) arrhythmia interpretation course.
• Working knowledge of Meditech Order Entry and transcription of Physicians Orders.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a 12 Lead ECG.
• Commitment to best practice, nursing standards and lifelong learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac monitoring for telemetry patients and perform essential clerical duties.
• Ensure medical records, lab reports and patient records are obtained, completed and stored securely.
• Collaborate with ward nurses regarding patient arrhythmias and documentation for MRP review.
• Maintain high quality, safe, evidence-based care in partnership with patients and families.
• Coordinate, communicate and document patient care activities with the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

RPN registration (Ontario)

Cardiac Technician Diploma

Coronary Care 1 / Cardiac Arrhythmia course

ECG interpretation course

Tools

Meditech Order Entry

Job description

At Guelph General Hospital, we are committed to our Mission of providing exemplary and equitable care for and with our community.

Everything we do is grounded in our values of being compassionate, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and inspired. If you are seeking meaningful work in an organization where your contributions truly matter to patients, colleagues, and the broader community, you have come to the right place.

Current Shifts

All Shifts

Position Summary:

The ICU Technician provides cardiac monitoring for the telemetry patient population, along with clerical and administrative duties that are essential to care services. Responsibilities include ensuring that medical records, laboratory reports and other patient records are obtained, properly completed and securely stored while being readily available to physicians, nurses and other health care providers. The ICU Technician ensures collaboration and communication with ward Nurses related to patient cardiac arrhythmias while ensuring documentation for MRP review.

The ICU Technician provides high quality, safe, effective and evidence-based care in partnership with patient and families, in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and GGH’s mission, vision, values and policies. The ICU Technician optimizes the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:

• Being accountable for one’s decisions and professional practice;
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family;
• Collaborating with other members of the patient’s care team;
• Coordinating, communicating and documenting patient care activities

In this role, you will:

• Have ongoing opportunities to learn and grow through a generous professional development program, including our education assistance fund and in-house learning initiatives
• Have access to a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation, health and dental benefits, short- and long-term disability coverage, and membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), with employer contributions matched at 126%.
• Be part of an organization that is deeply committed to the well being, safety, and psychological health of its workforce
• Support the Guelph Wellington Ontario Health Team’s commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression through meaningful action
• Collaborate with a team of highly skilled and dedicated healthcare professionals united by a shared purpose

Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, Guelph, known as “The Royal City,” offers an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals and their families.

• Expansive trails, rivers, and green spaces that support an active, outdoor lifestyle year-round
• A vibrant arts, culture, and music scene with nationally and internationally recognized events
• Diverse restaurants, cafés, and local craft breweries
• One of Ontario’s strongest and fastest growing economies
• Excellent education options, including both a university and college
• A welcoming, inclusive community with diverse cultures and centres of faith

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Certificate of registration as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with the College of Nurses of Ontario or completion of the Cardiac Technician Diploma
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Recent RPN or Cardiac Technician experience
• Coronary Care 1 or Cardiac Arrhythmia course
• ECG (Basic) arrhythmia Interpretation course
• Working knowledge of Meditech Order Entry and transcription of Physicians Orders
• Demonstrated ability to perform a 12 Lead ECG
• Demonstrated commitment to best practice, nursing standards and life-long learning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated excellent assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and physicians

Ready to Make a Difference?

We encourage you to apply and explore how your career can grow at Guelph General Hospital.

This job posting is for a vacancy currently available. The hiring process can include the use of AI-enabled systems for administrative and candidate management purposes.

Guelph General Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. We are committed to providing a respectful, safe, and supportive environment for all employees, free from discrimination and harassment.