Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced to evaluate and assist in diagnosing patients’ cardiac status. Responsibilities include site-wide electrocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring, and stress testing, with preceptorship for new learners.

The position offers a long assignment full-time schedule (75 hours biweekly) for approximately 18 months within the OPCZ Cardiac Electrodiag Unit at Halifax Infirmary.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus completion of Cardiology Technology program or 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assist in diagnosis of patients’ cardiac status through noninvasive tests.
• Prepare patients for and perform electrocardiograms and related tests.
• Provide preceptorship and mentorship to new learners in the department.

Skills

Cardiology program

BLS Certification

CSCT registration

Initiative

Stress adaptability

French preferred

Education

Cardiology Technology program

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance - QEII

Department: OPCZ Cardiac Electrodiag Unit

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 19-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 program or 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

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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.