Pacemaker Technologist

2 months ago

New Westminster British Columbia KL, Greater Vancouver, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full time
Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.59 - $45.66 / hour
Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Learn more.

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

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Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, performs pacemaker analysis and programs pacemakers to correct values/optimal settings within clinics, operating rooms or various areas of the hospital. Within the OR, assists the surgeon during implant procedures. Performs a variety of tests such as Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter and pacemaker programming, monitoring and other related procedures; provides interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports, as required. Monitors pacemaker functions; reports on abnormalities and responds to queries including troubleshooting. Participates in the development and review of standards, procedures and instructional material relevant to the department's pacemaker services; assists in the training and orientation of staff and Surgery/Cardiology Residents in pacemaker functions and programming applications.
Responsibilities

  1. Reviews and maintains records relevant to patient history, vital signs and pacemaker details.
  2. Performs pacemaker analysis and programs pacemakers in pacemaker clinics, operating rooms or various areas of the hospital. Within the OR, duties include assisting the surgeon during implant procedures. Sets individual pacemakers to correct values/optimal settings during or post implant.
  3. Performs a variety of tests such as determining capture and sensing thresholds of implanted leads, and making mathematical calculations to determine optimum safety values of pacemaker, in order to assess pacemaker function. Maintains records of data obtained for review by the physician; provides interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports as required.
  4. Performs Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter and pacemaker programming/monitoring and other related procedures. Scans and analyses ECG stress and holter monitor test strips; selects and assesses portions of test strips and summarizes for interpretation by physician/medical staff. Analyses the data from the various tests and records the relevant data/information for interpretation by the Cardiologist.
  5. Monitors cardiac pacemakers and notifies Cardiologist of abnormalities; contacts patients for repeat recordings, as required. Cuts, mounts and trims tracing for interpretation by Cardiologist, enters data from tracings into computer; files completed records according to department procedures.
  6. Acts as a resource to physicians and other health providers relevant to pacemaker functions by providing information, troubleshooting, etc.
  7. Responds to queries from various internal and external sources regarding pacemaker functions and their manifestations in the patients and various recordings.
  8. Participates in the development and review of standards, procedures and instructional material relevant to the department's pacemaker services.
  9. Assists in the training and orientation of staff and Surgery/Cardiology Residents in pacemaker functions and programming by demonstrating specific applications as directed by the Physician.
  10. Provides orientation and training to Pacemaker/ECG staff and other Hospital staff as directed.
  11. Participates in the review, evaluation and selection of pacemakers and provides implant recommendations.
  12. Explains procedures to and answers related questions from patients in preparation for testing.
  13. Maintains related equipment to ensure safe and effective functioning; performs routine quality control checks; cleans and replaces items as required; arranges for maintenance and repairs as required.
  14. Monitors supply levels and places orders, handles intracardiac diagnostic equipment such as catheters, pacemaker electrodes, generators, leads, needles, fittings and attachments.
  15. Distributes individual patient reports to the appropriate wards and/or departments.
  16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Completion of a recognized Cardiology Technology Program at the Diploma level plus successful completion of a recognized pacemaker specialty exam, plus two (2) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) certified.



Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to perform duties accurately and maintain quality standards.
  • Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to area of specialty.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Ability to organize work and to establish workload priorities independently and/or in collaboration with others.
  • Physical ability to perform duties of the position

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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