Registered Cardiology Technologist - QGH

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Req ID: 117989

Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital

Company: NSHA

Department: DI Cardiac Investigation Unit AVH

Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Union Status: CUPE

Posting Closing Date: 2-Sep-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, and with the technical guidance of a cardiologist or other physician as required by circumstances of individual patients, the Registered Cardiology Technologist independently operates electrocardiographic equipment, ambulatory recorders/analyzers and treadmills/monitors for exercise testing to facilitate the assessment of the patient with cardiac and other disorders. The Technologist performs the full scope of technical functions related to the operation of equipment, monitoring of patients and interpretation of results to facilitate the assessment of patients. The Technologist may function independently as per Delegated Medical Acts, e.g. pace maker clinic, stress testing. The Technologist also supervises unregistered technologists in the performance of their duties.

The Registered Cardiology Technologist ensures that the principles and practices that guide the NSHA such as the mission, vision, values, expected behaviors, the leadership philosophy, organizational health, population health, ethics, safety, quality, partnerships and interprofessional collaboration are integrated within the services they provide and through the messages they deliver.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Cardiology Technology with specialty training
• Registered with Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT)
• Eligible for registration with Cardiology Technologists Association of Nova Scotia (CTANS)
• Recent related experience is required; advanced duties and delegated medical functions
• Current BCLS and CPR
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated accountability
• Demonstrated judgement and decision making skills
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• Time management skills
• Demonstrated good attendance in current and past employment
• Exemplary work history as demonstrated in current and past employment
• Physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Travel may be required
• Experience with the use of electronic information technology (e.g. Meditech) an asset
• Experience with Cardiology Data Management Systems (e.g. GE MUSE) an asset
• Experience with Paceart an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
  

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Beginning October 18, 2021 with an expected end date of March 1, 2023

Dates are approximate and subject to change

Salary Information

$26.9186 - $28.9106 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number
  

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit - CUPE position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.