Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Unit
Req ID: 188081
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Cardiac Electrodiag Unit
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: 28-Oct-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.
The Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced 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 Advanced will also be responsible for precepting/mentoring all new learners in the department.
This will be a multi-site position between the Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General, and the Mumford Professional Centre. The Halifax Infirmary is the home site.
About You
- Grade 12 plus a two-year BCIT program or acceptable equivalent required
- Current registration and good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists required
- Current BLS certification required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Manual dexterity required
- Demonstrates independent judgment
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours
- Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Approximately 7 months (Assignment length subject to change)
- Shifts include evenings/nights, weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$28.71 - $31.91 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.
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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