ECG Technician

Unit Summary

The Medical Diagnostic Units at Hamilton Health Sciences include the MDUs at Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, McMaster University Medical Centre and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. These are all administered in the Diagnostic Services program with a unified management structure. Specially trained physicians, technicians and technologists provide a range of both In-Patient and Out-Patient diagnostic testing that focuses on Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Neurological issues. The specific diagnostic tests available are: Electrocardiography (ECG), Holter Monitoring, Stress Exercise Testing, Echocardiography (Echo), Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT). Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (MG), Evoked Potentials (EVP) and Peripheral Vascular Testing.

Position Summary

Accountable to the Senior ECG Technician and Leadership team, the ECG Technician will perform routine 12 Lead Electrocardiograms on both inpatients and outpatients. The ECG Technician will recognize and report abnormal findings, obtain patient histories and data. The ECG Technician will complete all necessary MUSE and technologist complete workflow associated with testing. They will Support training of students, new staff, and nursing staff. The ECG Technician will report issues with equipment, support Holter application when required and perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, Weekends, and Holidays

Qualifications

1. Cardiovascular Technician diploma (or equivalent) with active membership in good standing with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) or willing/eligible to become active member within initial year of employment.
2. Minimum of one year recent experience in ECG Lab with demonstrated interpretation skills preferred
3. Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in an interdisciplinary team environment
4. Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal), organization and interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrated effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment
6. Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
7. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate behavior consistent with HHS Values Based Code of Conduct
8. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence as well as contributing to the education and development of students
9. Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and specimen collection considered an asset
10. Cardiovascular Technician diploma (or equivalent) with active membership in good standing with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) or willing/ eligible to become active member within initial year of employment
11. Demonstrated advanced arrhythmia interpretation skills preferred

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.