Cardiac Device Technologist - Cardiac Clinic
Cardiac Device Technologist - Cardiac Clinic
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Job Description
Job Description
The Cardiac Device Technologist works independently to perform various diagnostic cardiac examinations within the pacemaker clinic completing device interrogations postoperative wound assessments and patient implant education. Assists in the delivery of treatment including intraoperative assessments and device interrogations during pacemaker implants. Other duties include establishing intravenous access medication administration and monitoring of patients during transesophageal and dobutamine stress examinations as required. Occasional coverage for the device triage coordinator. Other duties as required.
What must you have
- Pacemaker Certification from IBHRE is required.
- Registered Cardiac Technologist in good standing with Ontario Society of Cardiology Technologists (OSCT) or Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) required.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
- Must pass an Arrhythmia quiz obtaining an 80 to move onto interview phase
What else do you bring
- Must have a minimum of 2 years recent experience in a fullservice cardiac device lab
- Experience in a Pacemaker Clinic Cardiology laboratory with emphasis in Cardiac Stress Testing Holter HookUp and analysis and Nuclear Perfusion Studies; in a hospital setting required.
- Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard.
- Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff patients families etc. by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospitalrelated policies health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required.
- Related allied health program diploma mandatory (preferred threeyear BSc degree) with relevant work experience.
- Venipuncture certification preferred
- Strong background in cardiovascular physiology electrocardiography and rhythm interpretation is essential
- Knowledge of Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices including testing assessment and programming desirable with one year of device experience preferred
- Experience in an O.R setting and sterile procedure setup is an asset.
- Recent experience in the care of the Post Cardiac Device Implantation patient preferred
- Experience assisting with Dobutamine Stress Echos an asset
- Experience with preparation/recovery Transesophageal Echocardiogram procedures an asset.
- Experience with preparation/recovery Transesophageal Echocardiogram
- Excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking decisionmaking and problemsolving skills
- Demonstrated ability to function both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to adapt in a fast paced environment
- Commitment to patient and familycentered care
- Commitment to professional practice continuing education and lifelong learning
- Excellent attendance punctuality and work record required
- Experience in word processing spreadsheet and database applications is essential
* This position is NonUnion.
* You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health.
Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
