Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Electrocardiography

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; Presencial; CAD 45.000 - 50.000; A tiempo parcial

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Health benefits

Pension plan

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Dartmouth General Hospital is seeking a Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced in Electrocardiography to perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostics under physician supervision. The role includes mentoring learners and preparing patients for ambulatory monitoring.

The position is a long-term part-time assignment (80%), with hourly compensation and a strong benefits package. Prior registration and BLS are required, with WHMIS and safety knowledge valued.

Formación

• Cardiology Technology program or acceptable equivalent.
• Current registration and good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists.
• Where there are no candidates meeting above qualifications, consideration may be given to those enrolled in Cardiology Technology programs.
• Current BLS(HCP) certification.
• Experience with ECG Department procedures, Holter monitors, and stress testing.

Responsabilidades

• Perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests: ECGs, signal-average ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, and stress testing under physician supervision.
• Prepare patients for ambulatory monitoring and support prolonged monitoring periods.
• Precept/mentor new learners in the department.

Conocimientos

ECG knowledge

Holter interpretation

Stress testing

Educación

Cardiology Technology program (or equivalent)

Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists

BLS(HCP) certification

Herramientas

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

Descripción del empleo

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Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Electrocardiography

Req ID: 228088
Location: CentralZone,Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ Electrocardiography DGH
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly PT long-assignment(80%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

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

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

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

Strong sense of initiative and responsibility

Ability to adapt to flexible workload and stressful situations

WHIMIS certification

Fire and Safety knowledge

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 part-time position; 60 hours biweekly
• Approximately 18 months

Compensation and Benefits

$32.47 - $36.64 hourly

$37.93 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.

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 unitposition. 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.