Cardiology Technologist

We are seeking a skilled Cardiology Technologist to join our team at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC. As a Cardiology Technologist, you will work independently within a supportive team environment to perform duties related to cardiology testing.

• Perform a variety of non-invasive examinations such as ECG, stress testing, and Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring by attaching electrodes to the patient, operating equipment, analyzing and recording relevant data for interpretation by cardiologist and/or internist.
• Explain procedures to prepare patients for testing such as ECG, stress testing, Holter monitoring, pacemaker monitoring, and related tests and answer related questions.
• Monitor patients and scan test strips during cardiograms and stress tests and take appropriate action upon recognition of cardiac arrhythmias or other abnormalities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Scan and analyze ECG, stress, Holter, and event monitor, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring test strips. Select and assess appropriate portions of test strips and summarize for interpretation by medical staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Transfer and assign ECGs in ECG Cardiology Management systems (i.e. Tracemaster) for interpretation by medical staff.
• Demonstrate ECG testing procedures and operation of related equipment as required.
• Monitor ongoing departmental activity levels and assist fellow staff to meet requests for service.
• Maintain statistics and files completed reports.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning, lubricating, and replacing items such as paper rolls, electrodes, and leads.
• Participate in Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance programs (including LEAN projects/initiatives) by providing information and input to Manager (or designate).
• Participate in the instruction/orientation of staff and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures, and answering questions, as required.
• Maintain and update own clinical knowledge within area of practice.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Interior Health Authority is a dynamic and growing organization that offers excellent benefits and many opportunities to maximize your skills. We are an organization where you have room to grow in a place where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you.

We are located in the largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year-round outdoor playground. Our community offers a vibrant cultural life, including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits. Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes, and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna (and nearby West Kelowna and Winfield/Lake Country) a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White – where Canada's largest ski-in/ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining, and shopping.