Cardiology Technologist I
- NL, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Carbonear General Hospital Cardiology Technologist I Critical Care Program Permanent Part-time NAPE LX 19865POS |
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| Hours | 30 bi-weekly (8-hour days) |
| Salary | LX-24 (CAD28.52 - CAD35.65 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0026081 |
| Posted Date | 2026-07-13 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Cardiology Technologist I performs specialized technical work in cardiology by operating electrocardiographic equipment, ambulatory recorders/analyzers and treadmill/monitors for exercise testing to assist with assessment of patients with cardiac and other disorders. Cardiology Technologists are also required to analyze ECG's for acute abnormalities and ensure medical and/or nursing staff are notified as appropriate. Cardiology Technologists report to the Division Manager, Cardiac & Critical Care Program. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Required to lift materials and equipment up to 10 lbs., and regularly lift, push or pull between 25 - 50 lbs. Occasionally, there is a requirement to push or transport patients who weigh over 50 lbs. Constant requirement to stand for extended periods and work in awkward positions. Occasionally sits to perform work on the computer. Visual concentration is required to observe and interpret cardiac diagnostic tests for abnormalities and to stare at a computer screen for extended periods to read, analyze, and interpret cardiac tests. During particular tests, auditory concentration is required to check patient's blood pressure equipment for changes and to listen for patient's breathing levels responses during ETT testing. Job Qualifications Graduation from a recognized/approved diploma program in Cardiology Technology is required. Current and continuing registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) is required. Current BLS for Health Care Providers Certification is required. Minimum of two years of experience in the last four working as a Cardiology Technologist is required. Clinical instruction in blood pressure assessment is required. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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Responsibilities
The Cardiology Technologist at Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services will run heart tests such as ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing. They will review ECGs for urgent problems and make sure nurses or doctors are alerted.
Requirements
Candidates need a cardiology technology diploma, current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists, and current BLS certification. They also need at least two years of cardiology technologist experience in the last four years.
Skills
- ECG operation
- Ambulatory ECG recorder and analyzer
- Treadmill exercise testing
- Cardiac monitoring
- ECG interpretation
- Blood pressure assessment
- Patient assessment
- BLS for Health Care Providers
- Cardiac diagnostic testing
- Patient transport
- Clinical documentation
Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Cardiology Technologist
- ECG
- electrocardiogram
- Holter monitor
- ambulatory monitoring
- exercise stress testing
- treadmill testing
- cardiac diagnostics
- CSCT
- BLS
- critical care
- cardiovascular technologist
- cardiac monitoring
- blood pressure assessment
- healthcare
- hospital
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Carbonear
Tools
- ECG equipment
- ambulatory ECG recorder
- ambulatory ECG analyzer
- treadmill
- cardiac monitor
- blood pressure equipment
Licenses
- CSCT registration
- BLS for Health Care Providers
Languages
- English
Seniority
Mid level
Fields of study
- Cardiology Technology