Cardiac Technologist

Company Description

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union : Non-Union

Site :   Toronto General Hospital

Department :   PMCC Outpatient Cardiac Clinics

Reports to :   Nurse Manager

Grade :   B0 : 06

Hours :   0 - hours per week

Salary :   $ - $ per hour

Shifts :   Variable 24 / 7

Status :  Casual

Closing Date : July 31, 2024

Position Summary

The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre program provides world-class cardiovascular care. One of the largest programs of its kind in North America, we are a major referral centre. Our program offers resources and expertise prepared to deal with even the most complex patient cases.

Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dieticians and other allied health professionals with special training in cardiac and vascular conditions and its treatment. Each year, our innovative surgery techniques and outstanding cardiology interventions attract hundreds of visiting professors and trainees from around the globe.

The Outpatient Cardiac Clinic provides a variety of cardiac assessment, diagnosis, and management services to patients. We are made up of many different clinics, and each clinic offers a specific cardiac service.

Duties

• Manages patient identification, preparation, and safety to ensure accuracy prior to examination, and maintaining confidentiality
• Executes all cardiac testing procedures such as recording ECGs, stress testing, gas analysis and ambulatory BP monitoring in alignment with CSCT standards
• Works collaboratively with physicians to provide patient intake medical assessments
• Collects and documents patient information in the electronic patient record (Epic) efficiently and accurately
• Analyzes tests to create summarized preliminary reports for physicians
• Confirms all quality control assessments as required
• Ensure emergency equipment is ready for use at all times
• Works in alignment with best practices, related policies, and the health and safety legislation, and consider all reasonable precautions
• Complies to UHN’s standards and procedures for appropriate equipment maintenance
• Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of equipment and instrument performance
• Supports learners in the clinical environment

Qualifications

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.