Cardiology Technologist/Trainer, Non Invasive Cardiology - BC Children's Hospital

Cardiology Technologist/Trainer, Non Invasive Cardiology

BC Children's Hospital

Vancouver, BC

What you'll do

• Explain and perform 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 as delegated by responsible physician or their delegate by attaching electrodes to the patient and recording studies. Operate equipment, monitors rhythm changes and record relevant information for interpretation by the cardiologist.
• Perform signal average ECGs, Holter hook-up and scanning and analysis for 24 / 48 hours recordings.
• Explain procedures to prepare patients for pacemaker and other cardiac rhythm devices interrogation and related tests; answer related questions.
• 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.
• Assist Cardiologist during pacemaker clinic sessions by setting up the equipment, preparing the patients by applying pacemaker leads, performing ECGs and recording threshold tests; compile information for reports.
• Instruct non-cardio techs to use cardiology equipment to obtain ECG tracings outside of cardiology lab hoursl by developing curriculum, signing off on evaluations, organizing teaching schedules, providing education sessions, and developing resources specific to pediatric ECG.
• Upload ECG's performed by non cardio-tech staff overnight, correct demographic errors, and provides feedback. Maintain active charts; retrieve, sort and file old charts in storage.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning and replenishing supplies. Ensure equipment is in good working order. Working with Biomedical Engineering, troubleshoots 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; retrieves, sorts and files old charts in storage. Maintain and reconcile ECG electronic reporting system for errors and make corrections as needed.
• Receive patients and visitors, answers phones, take and relay messages.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized program in Cardiology Technology
• Three (3) years recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience with ECG electronic record system. Experience with Hospital Information System (HIS) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• 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 (CPR).

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. Knowledge of inherited arrhythmias in the setting of congenital heart disease, experience in an inherited arrhythmia clinic preferred.
• 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 (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• 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.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (until July 14 th 2025)
Wage: $35.27 - $44.05/hour
Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 174332E

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: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BCCH is 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.employment@phsa.ca .

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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