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Req ID : 192182

Location : Central  Zone,  Dartmouth General Hospital

Department : OPCZ Electrocardiography DGH

Type of Employment : Temporary   Hourly PT long-assignment  ( 40% ) x 1

Healthcare  P osition

Posting Closing Date : 4-Dec-24

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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.

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

Where there are no candidate meeting the above qualifications, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled in a Cardiology Technology program.  If offered employment, placement will be on the Unregistered Cardiology Technologist scale.

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

Strong sense of initiative and responsibility

Ability to adapt to flexible workload and stressful situations

Basic Keyboarding / computer skills

WHIMIS certification

Fire and Safety knowledge

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

A skill test will be included as part of the selection process

Hours

Full-time long assignment position; 30 hours biweekly

Starting January 2025 for approximately 12 months. Dates are subject to change

Shifts include days, nights and weekends

Travel to various sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits

28.71 - $30.83 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

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.