Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Kentville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia seeks a Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced in Kentville. This permanent position involves performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests and mentoring new staff. Join a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in healthcare within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and completion of a Cardiology Technology program or equivalent.
• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists.
• Recent clinical experience in ECG Department.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECG, Holter Monitoring, and Stress Testing.
• Prepare patients for non-invasive monitoring.
• Precept and mentor new learners.

Skills

Proficiency in EKGs

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptive to workload

Languages (French preferred)

Education

Cardiology Technology program or acceptable equivalent

Current BLS (HCP) certification

Job description

Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Diagnostic Imaging

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Req ID: 204185

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: DI Cardiac Investigation Unit AVH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE

Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 17-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Req ID: 204185

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department: DI Cardiac Investigation Unit AVH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 17-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About The Opportunity

The Registered Cardiology Technologist performs the following noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests: Electrocardiograms, Signal Average Electrocardiograms, Ambulatory Monitoring (Holter Scanning/Interpretation Event Loop Recorder), and physician-assisted Exercise Tolerance Testing (Stress Testing). The Technologist prepares patients for ambulatory monitoring which is a non-invasive monitoring device worn by patients for 24 hours (Holter) or several weeks (Loop). The Technologist is responsible for preparing patients requiring stress and tilt table testing, performing stress tests under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist. The Registered Cardiology Technologist will also be responsible for precepting/mentoring all new learners in the department.

About You

Travel to other sites may be required.

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
• Where there are no candidate meeting the above qualifications, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled in a Cardiology Technoogy program. If offered employement, placement will be on the Unregistered Cardiology Technologist scale.
• Current BLS (HCP) certification
• Recent clinical experience in an ECG Department and demonstrated proficiency in performing EKGs, Holter Monitors (includes scanning) and Stress Testing, ambulatory blood pressure monitors and assisting in Pacemaker/ICD clinics
• 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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shift work may be required
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Registered Cardiology Techologist Advanced:

$30.91 - $34.03 hourly

Unregistered Cardiology Technologist

$23.07 - $25.79 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at [e-mail] .

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