Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity within the Outpatient Department of the CK Hui Heart Centre. The Cardiology Technologist II (CT II) will utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to provide exceptional care to individuals who have an implanted cardiac device. Duties include the assessment, coordination, education, administration, and evaluation of health services via a variety of platforms including in-person visits, telephone encounters, and online sessions. The CT II is responsible for remote device monitoring, device interrogations, and device programming within both the Device Clinic and the Pacemaker Implant Suite as required, as well as filling additional roles within the Pacemaker Implant suite as required. Working within the clinic team, you will participate in the establishment of standards and clinic objectives. Physical demands of the job include standing for extended periods while wearing lead attire, pushing/pulling/transporting more than 75 lbs on a regular basis, using repetitive motions such as typing/computer/telephone work, and lifting/bending/reaching for prolonged periods. This role has a high level of autonomy and accountability. You will coordinate follow-up visits, testing, and provide education on devices, medications, lifestyle changes, and tests/procedures that fall within your scope of practice. The successful applicant must be actively completing the BCIT Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Event Certificate program and have a minimum of 4 months clinical experience within a Cardiac Device Clinic. Staff at the CK Hui Heart Centre are expected to participate in quality improvement activities, mentor new staff, demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development, and provide safe, quality patient and family-centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS.
Description:
As a Cardiology Technologist, you will participate in the establishment of standards, goals and objectives and provide expertise in the selection and evaluation of new equipment. You will provide cardiology technology expertise for trans disciplinary case management and perform pacemaker technology functions on a regular ongoing basis.
Classification: Cardiology Technologist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Cardiac Device Clinic & Device Implant OR - CK Hui Heart Centre Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-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 Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $38.74 Maximum Salary: $51.02 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of certificate from an accredited school of Cardiology Technology. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologist (ASRCT). Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Current active enrollment in, or completion of, the BCIT Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Event Certificate (or equivalent) required. Active registration status “Active In good standing” with the Alberta Society of Registered Cardiology Technologists (ASRCT); good standing status must be maintained throughout employment. Active registration status “In good standing” with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT); “Active in good standing” status must be maintained throughout employment. minimum 4 months of clinical experience within a Cardiac Device Clinic as a CT II required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) - maintained throughout employment. Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment with strong communication skills and flexibility required. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum three years of recent cardiology experience in a hospital setting preferred. Connect Care experience in an Ambulatory Clinic preferred. Excellent reliability and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles. Candidates may be required to write a theory exam during the interview. Failure to achieve a passing mark on the exam may impact the decision to hire.
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Responsibilities
Provide care and education to patients with implanted cardiac devices, including remote monitoring, device interrogation, and programming in the Device Clinic and Pacemaker Implant Suite. Coordinate follow-up care and testing, contribute to clinic standards and quality improvement, and support team development through mentoring.
Requirements
Requires a Cardiology Technology certificate, current or eligible registration with ASRCT and CSCT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed the BCIT Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Event Certificate or equivalent, and have at least four months of Cardiac Device Clinic experience as a CT II.
Skills
- Cardiac Device Monitoring
- Device Interrogation
- Device Programming
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Care Coordination
- Pacemaker Technology
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Communication
- Quality Improvement
- Mentoring
- Adult Learning Principles
- Clinical Documentation
Benefits
- Remote Retention Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Cardiology Technology
- Cardiac Device Clinic
- Cardiac Rhythm Device Technology Event Certificate
- BCIT
- ASRCT
- CSCT
- BCLS-HCP
- Pacemaker
- Implanted Cardiac Devices
- Remote Device Monitoring
- Device Interrogation
- Device Programming
- Pacemaker Implant Suite
- Outpatient Care
- Patient Education
- Care Coordination
- Quality Improvement
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Adult Learning Principles
- Connect Care
- Ambulatory Clinic
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
