Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Diagnostic Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)
Top Benefits
About the role
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
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.
Travel to other sites may be required.
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
- Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Shift work may be required
Compensation and Benefits
Registered Cardiology Techologist Advanced:
$32.48 - $35.75 hourly
Unregistered Cardiology Technologist:
$24.24- $26.43 hourly
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.
Job Segment: Cardiac, Counseling, Public Health, Sharepoint, EKG, Healthcare, Technology
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Diagnostic Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)
Top Benefits
About the role
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
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.
Travel to other sites may be required.
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
- Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Shift work may be required
Compensation and Benefits
Registered Cardiology Techologist Advanced:
$32.48 - $35.75 hourly
Unregistered Cardiology Technologist:
$24.24- $26.43 hourly
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.
Job Segment: Cardiac, Counseling, Public Health, Sharepoint, EKG, Healthcare, Technology
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations