Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Diagnostic Imaging

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Req ID : 164519

Company : Nova Scotia Health

Location : Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Department : DI Cardiac Investigation Unit AVH

Type of Employment : Casual Casual Relief ( 3% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status : CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

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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
• 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

• Casual Relief
• Shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation and Incentives

$28.71 - $30.83 hourly

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.

Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and / or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

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