Cardiology Technologist I
- AB, Canada
- Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
The Cardiology Technologist is responsible for the provision of high-quality electro diagnostic services such as electrocardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, Holter and pacemaker monitoring and other related procedures including scanning, analyzing, summarizing for interpretation for medical staff.
Description:
As a Cardiology Technologist I, you will prepare the patients (clients, residents) for non-invasive cardiac testing to investigate cardiac abnormalities and level of function, including Holter Monitoring, Exercise Tolerance Testing and Ambulatory Monitoring. You will explain procedures and educate patients on equipment function as required as well as collect client history for procedures and document information for physicians. You will analyze and summarize test results, and generate reports for physician interpretation. You will provide expertise in the set-up, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and will be required to implement resuscitation measures when necessary. You will precept, orient new staff and students and provide input into the evaluation of cardiology trainees and/or students. You will also serve as a clinical resource by providing information regarding cardiology technology to staff and patients.
Classification: Cardiology Technologist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: 2A7 Ambulatory Care Clinics and Diagnostics Primary Location: Mazankowski Heart Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 60 Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $34.01 Maximum Salary: $44.13 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of certificate from an accredited school of Cardiology Technology. Active or eligible registration with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologist (ASRCT). Active or eligible registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists Cardiology Technology (CSCT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) and Alberta Society of Cardiology Technologists (ASRCT) and is a member in Good Standing and must be maintained throughout employment. Will consider an individual who is eligible for registration who completes and passes exam within 6 months of hiring. Current BCLS-HP certification with Heart & Stroke foundation required and must be maintained throughout employment. Demonstrated strong communication skills within a multi professional team environment along with the ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Ability to walk long distances each shift. Ability to push the ECG cart for long distances multiple times during a shift Must be able to lift, mobilize and transport patients via stretcher and wheelchair. A satisfactory reference from your current direct manager will be required prior to hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years' experience in advanced arrhythmia interpretation. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking, organization and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to work with competing priorities. Demonstrated respectful, professional relationships with patients and families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team required.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and educate patients for non-invasive cardiac tests, collect relevant histories, and perform procedures such as ECG, stress, Holter, and ambulatory monitoring. Analyze and summarize results for physician interpretation, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, provide resuscitation when needed, and support staff and student training.
Requirements
Requires a certificate from an accredited Cardiology Technology program, current or eligible registration with CSCT and ASRCT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must communicate effectively, meet the physical demands of the role, and maintain required registrations and certification; two years of advanced arrhythmia interpretation experience is preferred.
Skills
- Electrocardiogram Testing
- Stress Testing
- Holter Monitoring
- Pacemaker Monitoring
- Ambulatory Monitoring
- Arrhythmia Interpretation
- Cardiac Test Analysis
- Patient Preparation and Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Cardiology Equipment Calibration and Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Resuscitation
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Precepting and Staff Orientation
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Cardiology Technology
- Electrocardiogram
- ECG
- Stress Testing
- Exercise Tolerance Testing
- Holter Monitoring
- Pacemaker Monitoring
- Ambulatory Monitoring
- Arrhythmia Interpretation
- Cardiac Diagnostics
- Non-Invasive Cardiac Testing
- Patient History
- Clinical Documentation
- Physician Interpretation
- Cardiology Equipment
- Equipment Calibration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Resuscitation
- BCLS-HCP
- Heart & Stroke Foundation
- CSCT
- ASRCT
- Patient Education
- Precepting
- Multidisciplinary Team