Job description
Civic Heart Centre is a full spectrum cardiology care clinic offering cardiac evaluation, management and treatment of various heart conditions. Our expert staff are focused on making every patient visit a positive experience. The goal of our Cardiology team is to provide our patients with comprehensive services for heart health, disease prevention, treatment and management.
We are currently recruiting for a cardiovascular technician for a for our organization and provide competitive wages.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations and the Clinic’s physicians , you will work collaboratively with the Office Administration team and our team of cardiology professionals primarily to complete various tasks as they relate to performing 12-lead ECG, treadmill exercise stress tests, stress echo tests and 24 hour BP monitor and holter monitor hook ups.
Responsibilities
· Responsible for ensuring patient identification, safety and preparation are correct prior to a scan while maintaining patient confidentiality.
· Greets patient, explains forthcoming tests, position and prepares the patient for their examination.
· Responsible for performing 12-lead ECG's, Exercise stress tests, stress echo and 24 hour BP monitor , Holter monitor hook up and IV insertion for administration of contrast .
· Demonstrated knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation skills.
· Ensure all quality control assessments are performed as required. Takes all reasonable precautions and work in compliance with related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices.
· Confirm procedures for proper equipment maintenance are completed in accordance with clinic standards.
· Ensure all equipment is well maintained and in good working order.
· Assists in maintaining inventory of required supplies.
· Work productively and professionally as a team with the entire Office Administration team and other inter professional members of the CHC team.
· Ensure open communication across teams in order to ensure the best possible patient care is provided at all times.
· Other duties as required by Physicians, such as assisting the Office Administration team.
Qualifications
· Cardiac Technician diploma (or equivalent) with active registration and membership in good standing with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT)
· Demonstrated ability to independently perform stress echos as per CCN protocol in a busy clinical environment.
. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified.
· Demonstration of strong personal, professional and business ethics.
· Proven level of self-motivation, strong work ethic, initiative and reliability,
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills with a well-developed patient service focus.
· Effective problem-solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced clinic environment.
· Strong relationship management skills, including the ability and desire to collaborate with others as well as build strong and positive relationships with other members of the team.
· Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Demonstration of a high degree of discretion.
· Flexible and adaptable.
· Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
· Demonstrated leadership qualities, and the ability to make independent decisions, displaying a high level of initiative.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record required.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Schedule:
Experience:
- Cardiovascular Technician: 1 year (preferred)
- Experience with administer , manage and remove IV for administration of contrast fluids
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Stress tech: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
