Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Unit

Job summary

The Registered Cardiology Technologist performs various noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms and stress testing, to assist in patient diagnosis. They also provide mentorship and preceptorship to new learners within the cardiac electrodiagnostic unit.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 227352Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Summer Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ Cardiac Electrodiag UnitType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced evaluates and assists in the diagnosis of patients’ cardiac status through a variety of noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests. Responsibilities include preparing patients for and performing site-wide electrocardiograms, signal-averaged electrocardiograms, ambulatory monitoring (Holter/Event Monitor preliminary reporting), and physician-assisted exercise tolerance testing (stress testing). The Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced also provides preceptorship and mentorship to new learners within 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 Current BLS (HCP) certification 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 Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Approximately 18 months Compensation and Benefits $32.48 - $36.65 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. 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 unit position. 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.

What you’ll do

The Registered Cardiology Technologist performs various noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests, including electrocardiograms and stress testing, to assist in patient diagnosis. They also provide mentorship and preceptorship to new learners within the cardiac electrodiagnostic unit.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 diploma and have successfully completed a recognized Cardiology Technology program. Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists and active BLS (HCP) certification are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Electrocardiograms
• Signal-averaged electrocardiograms
• Ambulatory monitoring
• Holter monitoring
• Event monitoring
• Stress testing
• Patient preparation
• Cardiac diagnostic testing
• Preceptorship
• Mentorship
• BLS certification
• Clinical documentation
• Patient Preparation
• Electrocardiography
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Cardiac Stress Testing
• Cardiology
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Holter Monitor
• Innovation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Diagnostic Technologist
• Cardiovascular Technician / Technologist
• Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
• Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians

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