General Posting Information

POSITION:

Cardiology Technologist

DEPARTMENT:

Cardiopulmonary

CONDITIONS:

Casual

SHIFTS:

Days

7.5 hours per shift (subject to change)

WAGE RANGE:

Scale Minimum Maximum

CUPE17 $34.29/hr $39.49/hr

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform electrocardiograms for outpatients and inpatients in various areas of the hospital
• Perform Stress Testing including Nuclear Stress Testing and Cardiac Holter monitor set-up and scanning
• Ensure diagnostic procedures and patient care is consistent with departmental standards
• Attend in-service, continuing education programs, as well as staff meetings as required to maintain competence
• Ensure that while performing various diagnostic procedures that the equipment utilized is operated in such a manner to ensure patient safety and conforms to manufacturers guidelines for safe operation
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of various ECG equipment
• Maintain electronic filing, indexing and retrieval system
• Provide technical training to nursing & medical staff on the techniques of performing electrocardiograms
• Be fully knowledgeable of his/her responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and the Hospital’s Accident Prevention Plan, and work in compliance with these provisions in order to create an environment which is conducive to the health and safety of the Hospital’s staff, patients and visitors
• Demonstrate QCH values: Collaboration, accountability, innovation and respect

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 education
• Graduated from a recognized college with an accredited program for Cardiology Technologist
• Formal training in Electrocardiogram, Cardiac Stress and Cardiac Holter technique
• Minimum one year experience
• Registered or registry-eligible with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists and the Cardiology Technologists Association of Ontario or equivalent
• Current CPR certification

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of Cardio Server

Please note that according to the Ontario Health and Queensway Carleton Hospital Vaccination Policy, all applicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of a valid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof of either government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated, or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or exemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Thank you for your continued interest in Queensway Carleton Hospital. We deeply value and celebrate the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, as they are integral to the enrichment of our work environment. We believe that by fostering an inclusive and diverse community, we can achieve our mission of providing exceptional healthcare services to all individuals with compassion and respect. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization including, but not limited to women, racial or ethnic minorities, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.

At Queensway Carleton Hospital, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and accommodating the needs of all candidates throughout the entire selection process. Our dedicated recruitment team is readily available to assist individuals with any inquiries or concerns regarding accessibility and accommodations at any stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you. We look forward to welcoming diverse talent into our team and continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and the communities we serve.