Cardiology Technologist, Non Invasive Cardiology

Cardiology Technologist, Non Invasive Cardiology

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

• Explain and performs ECGs on patients in BC Children's Hospital and in BC Women's Hospital.
• Explain and perform cardiopulmonary exercise tests and/or treadmill stress tests by attaching electrodes to the patient and recording studies. Operate equipment, analyzes data and record relevant information for interpretation by the cardiologist.
• Perform holter hook-up, monitoring, scanning and analysis for 24 / 48 hours recordings.
• Instruct patients and parents in the use of cardiac screeners and records trans-telephonic transmissions. Inform cardiologist of any abnormalities.
• Scan and analyze ECG, stress, and/or holter reports; inform cardiologist of any abnormalities.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning and replenishing supplies. Ensure equipment is in good working order. Working with Biomedical Engineering, troubleshoot equipment problems; refer malfunctions to appropriate area. Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Replenish supplies for the Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Lab.
• Attend Quality Assurance and Quality Control Rounds as required.
• Provide information on tests and procedures to physicians as required.
• Maintain active charts; retrieve, sort and file old charts in storage.
• Receive patients and visitors, answer phones, take and relay messages.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Cardiology Technology
• One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists.
• Eligible for membership with the Cardiology Technologist Association of British Columbia (CTABC)
• Current qualifications in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of and the ability to operate all equipment related to the position, including windows-based software packages such as word processing.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to working with new technology.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with all levels of staff and patients.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively and function as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize workload and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and provide instructions.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and families.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).

Job Type: Casual
Wage: $ $44.04/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday,
Requisition # 166542E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCCH are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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