Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Diagnostic Imaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Sydney, NS, seeks a Registered Cardiology Technologist to perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostics and mentor learners. Responsibilities include preparing patients for ambulatory monitoring, conducting ECGs, Holter scanning, and stress testing under cardiologist supervision.

Travel to other sites may be required; 75 hours biweekly, evenings, nights, weekends. Competitive hourly wages with benefits through NS Health.

Qualifications

• 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.
• If no candidate meeting above qualifications, consideration may be given to those enrolled in Cardiology Technology program; placement on Unregistered Cardiology Technologist scale.
• Current BLS (HCP) certification.
• Recent clinical experience in an ECG Department and proficiency in performing EKGs, Holter monitors (including scanning) and Stress Testing, ambulatory blood pressure monitors and assisting in Pacemaker/ICD clinics.
• Strong initiative and responsibility.
• Ability to adapt to flexible workload and stressful situations.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests: ECGs, Signal Average ECGs, Ambulatory Monitoring (Holter/Loop Recorder).
• Assist with Exercise Tolerance Testing (Stress Testing) under supervision.
• Prepare patients for ambulatory monitoring and noninvasive tests.
• Precept/mentor new learners in the department.
• Assist in Pacemaker/ICD clinics as required.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Holter monitoring

Stress testing

Pacemaker/ICD clinics

BLS certification

French language

Education

Cardiology Technology program

Enrolled in Cardiology Technology program (if offered)

Job description

• Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
• Department: OPEZ Electrodiagnostic Lab CBR
• Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
• Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

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.

• 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 Technology program. If offered employment, 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

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation And Benefits

Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced:

$32.48 - $36.65 hourly

$37.93 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

Unregistered Cardiology Technologist:

$24.24 - $27.77 hourly

$28.75 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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.

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.