Cardiology Technologist I

The Cardiology Technologist is responsible for the provision of high quality electro diagnostic services such as electrocardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter and pacemaker monitoring and other related procedures including scanning, analyzing, summarizing for interpretation for medical staff.

As a Cardiology Technologist I, you will prepare the patients (clients, residents) for non-invasive cardiac testing to investigate cardiac abnormalities and level of function, including Holter Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing and Ambulatory Monitoring. You will explain procedures and educate patients on equipment function as required as well as collect client history for procedures and document information for physicians. You will analyze and summarize test results, and generate reports for physician interpretation. You will provide expertise in the set-up, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and will be required to implement resuscitation measures when necessary. You will precept, orient new staff and students and provide input into the evaluation of cardiology trainees and/or students. You will also serve as a clinical resource by providing information regarding cardiology technology to staff and patients.

Completion of certificate from an accredited school of Cardiology Technology. Active or eligible registration with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologist (ASRCT). Active or eligible registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists Cardiology Technology (CSCT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Current BCLS-HP certification with Heart & Stroke foundation required. Will consider an individual who is eligible for CSCT registration. Demonstrated strong communication skills within a multi professional team environment along with the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Ability to walk long distances each shift. Ability to push the ECG cart for long distances multiple times during a shift

Two years experience in advanced arrhythmia interpretation. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, organization and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work with competing priorities. Demonstrated respectful, professional relationships with patients and families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team required.