Cardiology Technologist I - CK Hui Heart Centre

Job summary

Prepare patients for non-invasive cardiac tests, perform and analyze ECGs, Holter and event monitoring, and exercise stress tests, and report significant findings to physicians. Maintain and troubleshoot testing equipment, document and schedule procedures, support patient and staff education, and help orient new staff and students.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As a member of the Cardiology Outpatient Clinics, this Card Tech I position is a skilled technical position involving non-invasive cardiac testing procedures to investigate cardiac abnormalities and level of function via physiologic recorders (electrocardiographs, Holter monitors/analysis, and event monitors) and stress testing equipment. Applicants must possess strong interpersonal skills, demonstrate ability to clearly communicate in stressful situations, be able to identify when to escalate clinical findings appropriately, and consistently execute attention to detail in work performance. The successful applicant will complete all required duties including; perform and analyze 12/15 lead ECG recordings throughout the entire site, perform EST under the supervision of a Physician ( including pharmacological stress testing), be proficient in organizing, applying, initiating, downloading and analyzing holter/event monitors independently, and be able to accurately interpret various recordings and promptly report abnormalities requiring immediate attention to the responsible physician. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment utilized within the department, comply with all AHS policies/procedures/guidelines, be responsible for self-identifying professional development needs/competencies thereby seeking appropriate learning opportunities, and critically reflect on abilities/practices. Data entry/scheduling tests as required. In addition to the above work requirements, physical demands of the job include sitting and standing for prolonged periods, walking throughout the large RAH campus, lifting and pushing office/medical supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, using repetitive motions, bending, and reaching frequently. AHS internal applicants are strongly encouraged to apply via their E-people accounts. Description: As a Cardiology Technologist I, you will prepare the patients (clients, residents) for non-invasive cardiac testing to investigate cardiac abnormalities and level of function, including Holter Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing and Ambulatory Monitoring. You will explain procedures and educate patients on equipment function as required as well as collect client history for procedures and document information for physicians. You will analyze and summarize test results, and generate reports for physician interpretation. You will provide expertise in the set-up, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and will be required to implement resuscitation measures when necessary. You will precept, orient new staff and students and provide input into the evaluation of cardiology trainees and/or students. You will also serve as a clinical resource by providing information regarding cardiology technology to staff and patients. Classification: Cardiology Technologist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: ECG/Stress/Holter - Cardiac Outpatient Department Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $44.13 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of certificate from an accredited school of Cardiology Technology. Active or eligible registration with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologist (ASRCT). Active or eligible registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists Cardiology Technology (CSCT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications: Should applicant be relocating from another Canadian Province. Working to full scope of the job classification and duties is a requirement as listed in the job description. Excellent communication techniques and strong interpersonal skills required. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. Preferred Qualifications: High degree of customer service, problem solving, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills are essential. Minimum of 1-year recent experience in a hospital/acute care setting is preferred with preference given to applicants who have proficient knowledge in Holter/Event monitor analysis and Exercise Stress Testing. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Connect Care workflows pertaining to ECG/Stress/and Holter preferred.

What you’ll do

Prepare patients for non-invasive cardiac tests, perform and analyze ECGs, Holter and event monitoring, and exercise stress tests, and report significant findings to physicians. Maintain and troubleshoot testing equipment, document and schedule procedures, support patient and staff education, and help orient new staff and students.

Requirements

Requires a certificate from an accredited Cardiology Technology school, active or eligible registration with ASRCT and CSCT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required; recent acute-care experience and proficiency in Holter/event analysis and exercise stress testing are preferred.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrocardiography
• Holter Monitoring
• Event Monitoring
• Exercise Stress Testing
• Cardiac Test Analysis
• Patient Preparation And Education
• Clinical Documentation
• Abnormality Recognition And Escalation
• Equipment Calibration And Maintenance
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Resuscitation
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Outlook

Job areas

• Healthcare

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