Electrocardiogram (ECG) Assistant

We are seeking a Casual Electrocardiogram (ECG) Assistant at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon Arm, BC.

Schedule & Work Hours

Days of work : Rotating, Monday to Friday. Shift times : 08 : 00 to 16 : 00. This is a casual position; hours are not guaranteed and may vary.

Growth Opportunities

Interior Health offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

Responsibilities

• Explains procedures to prepare patients for ECG and related tests and answers related questions; obtains patient information and enters data into the operating system; performs ECG testing by attaching electrodes to the patient and operating equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors ECG test for artifacts and other anomalies and readjusts electrodes or patient position to ensure accurate test results are obtained.
• Reviews ECG printout in accordance with established guidelines and notifies ordering physician and / or other medical staff as required; transmits test results for interpretation by medical staff.
• Explains procedures for holter monitoring, stress testing and related procedures and assists Technologists by performing duties such as preparing patients for tests / procedures by applying electrodes and operating ECG equipment during stress testing and related procedures.
• Performs related clerical functions such as answering the telephone, logging order entry, downloading electrocardiograph information, and assisting with electronic storage of ECG files.
• Monitors supply stocks and advises supervisor of items for ordering.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Location

With a lively downtown full of unique cafes, shops and restaurants, Salmon Arm is alive with local events and entertainment. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking trails, lakes, and nearby mountains. Family‑friendly activities and endless opportunities to explore make Salmon Arm a great place to live, work and play.

Apply today!

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