Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Various Positions Available in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking Registered Cardiology Technologists to perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostics across Nova Scotia. Responsibilities include ECG, Holter monitoring, ambulatory monitoring, and supervised stress testing.

The role includes precepting new learners and ensuring patient safety while delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services. Multiple sites across Nova Scotia offer diverse work locations and shifts.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus successful completion of a Cardiology Technology program or acceptable equivalent.
• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists
• BLS (HCP) certification
• Experience in ECG Department with EKGs, Holter monitors and stress testing

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests: ECG, Holter, Ambulatory Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing.
• Prepare patients for ambulatory monitoring and stress testing.
• Mentor and precept new learners in the department.

Skills

EKG/ECG procedures

Holter monitoring

Stress testing

Ambulatory monitoring

BLS (HCP) certification

French language (asset)

Education

Cardiology Technology program

Job description

Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia

Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available

Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

About the Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is hiring Registered Cardiology Technologists across the province. 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 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

• Various sites and community-based locations throughout Nova Scotia. You will be asked to specify your work location preferences in the screening questions that follow.
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to other sites may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced:

$32.48 - $36.65 hourly

Unregistered Cardiology Technologist:

$24.24 - $27.78 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes

• health
• dental
• travel
• long-term disability
• life insurance coverage
• defined benefit pension plan

To learn more about careers in Diagnostic Imaging at Nova Scotia Health, please visit: Advance your diagnostic imaging career in Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine.

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. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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.