Registered Cardiology Technologist

Job purpose To provide high quality patient care while obtaining accurate and thorough test results

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (ECG)
• Apply and analyze Holter monitors
• Perform exercise stress tests
• Recognize urgent test results and report to appropriate physician
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ascertain a verbal history from patients and recognize critical signs/symptoms
• Gather relevant patient history and vital signs
• Provide exceptional patient care
• Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Perform all job duties in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Completed cardiology technology course or equivalent from an accredited school
• Registration with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologists
• Registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
• Understanding of patient confidentiality in accordance to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)

Working conditions This position requires you to work in a fast paced and occasionally stressful work environment where multi-tasking and prioritization of duties is imperative. You must be able to take feedback from physicians and co-workers. You must be comfortable making critical decisions independently when required, especially in recognizing when outpatient symptoms and/or findings need to be brought to the attention of the attending physician.

Physical requirements The ability to stand, walk and bend to reach patients for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience Cardio Tech: 1 year (required)