Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced for the Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Unit. The role involves noninvasive testing to evaluate cardiac status, site-wide ECGs, Holter monitoring, and stress testing, with mentorship to learners.

The position is a long-term temporary assignment with 75 hours biweekly for approximately 18 months, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Cardiology Technology program or acceptable equivalent.
• Current registration in good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists.
• Current BLS(HCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assist in diagnosing cardiac status through noninvasive tests.
• Perform site-wide ECGs, signal-averaged ECGs and ambulatory monitoring (Holter/Event Monitor).
• Assist physician with exercise tolerance testing (stress testing).
• Provide preceptorship and mentorship to new learners in the department.

Skills

Flexible workload adaptation

Initiative and responsibility

Multilingual (French preferred)

Education

Cardiology Technology program

Job description

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Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Unit

Req ID: 227352
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Cardiac Electrodiag Unit
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced evaluates and assists in the diagnosis of patients’ cardiac status through a variety of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests. Responsibilities include preparing patients for and performing site-wide electrocardiograms, signal-averaged electrocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring (Holter/Event Monitor preliminary reporting), and physician-assisted exercise tolerance testing (stress testing). The Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced also provides preceptorship and mentorship to new learners within the department.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 plus successful completion of a Cardiology Technology programor acceptable equivalent


• Current registration and good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists


• Current BLS(HCP) certification


• Strong sense of initiative and responsibility


• Ability to adapt to flexible workload and stressful situations


• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly


• Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

$32.48 - $36.65 hourly

$37.93 hourly with 25 years Registered Cardiology Technologist experience

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.