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Cardiology Technologist I

  • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Your Opportunity:

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:
  • Unit 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. Demonstrated respectful, professional relationships with patients and families, and all members of the multidisciplinary team required.

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.

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Cardiology Technologist will prepare patients for cardiac tests, explain procedures, and collect histories. They will analyze and summarize results for physicians, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, and train new staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates need a cardiology technology certificate from an accredited school and active or eligible registration with ASRCT and CSCT. They also need current BCLS-HCP certification, strong English communication, and the ability to do physically demanding work such as pushing carts and moving patients.

Skills

  • ECG testing
  • Stress testing
  • Holter monitoring
  • Ambulatory monitoring
  • Pacemaker monitoring
  • Arrhythmia interpretation
  • Cardiac diagnostic testing
  • Equipment set-up and calibration
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Patient preparation
  • Patient history taking
  • Clinical documentation
  • Test result analysis
  • Report generation
  • Resuscitation
  • BCLS
  • Patient and family communication
  • Teaching and precepting
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Prioritization

Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research
  • Customer Service & Support

Keywords

  • cardiology technologist
  • cardiology technology
  • ECG
  • electrocardiogram
  • stress testing
  • exercise tolerance testing
  • Holter monitoring
  • ambulatory monitoring
  • pacemaker monitoring
  • arrhythmia interpretation
  • cardiac diagnostics
  • BCLS
  • resuscitation
  • CSCT
  • ASRCT
  • Alberta Health Services
  • Mazankowski Heart Institute
  • healthcare
  • clinical diagnostics

Seniority

Entry level

Licences and certifications

  • ASRCT registration
  • CSCT registration
  • BCLS-HCP

Tools

  • ECG cart
  • Stretcher
  • Wheelchair
  • Cardiac monitoring equipment

Languages

  • English

Fields of study

  • Cardiology Technology

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