Cardiology Technologist I

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Labrador City, NL

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Job Description

Cardiology Technologist I
Temporary Full Time (Maternity Leave Replacement)
Location: Happy Valley Goose Bay
(PCN 55770RP1)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide testing in ECG, Stress testing, and Holter Monitoring to the EKG
Laboratory, in Goose Bay and Labrador City.

Qualifications:

" Successful completion of a recognized Diploma in Cardiology Technology;
" Completion of an approved 2 year training program as a Cardiac Technologist;
" Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT);
" Current certification in CPR;
" The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct.

Duties (include but not limited to):

" Work independently as Cardiology Technologist I, at Goose Bay & Labrador City with additional duties for technical and
supervisory work in the specialized field of cardiology for nursing stations attached to the hospital.
" Responsible for ensuring relief staff to be booked for replacement to cover leave, sick days and emergency planning.
" Engage and ensure quality of work, education and training on equipment for staff.
" Support other staff members for technical performance.
" Do educational and technical teaching sessions for staff and nursing stations.
" Resource person for all community clinics within Labrador Grenfell Health attached to Goose Bay & Labrador City.
" Collect and utilize data to prepare monthly reports.
" Assist Regional Director in evaluation for new products and equipment and review of tenders.
" Order all supplies related to the department in Goose Bay & Labrador City.
" Involved in upgrading cardiology diagnostic services in Labrador Grenfell Health.
" Ensure all patients are explained all the procedures with oral and written standardized instructions as per protocols.
" consent forms when needed.
" Receive all the EKG's from all the nursing stations under the hospital. Do the recording in Medtech system on daily basis,
" process the files for Cardiologist to read and send all the reports back to nursing stations in a timely manner. File all the
" reports in health records in the hospital and the Cardiology department for future reference.
" Perform Holter Test Monitor and analyze ambulatory recordings for cardiac arrhythmias or significant cardiac changes and prepare reports for cardiologist. Maintain Holter machines, supplies and equipment.
" Perform stress test in presence of Physicians and prepare patients, give instructions, observe during test and print reports for Physicians. Maintain Stress Machine and Stress room and supplies.
" Perform test and prepare report for ambulatory blood pressure monitors.
" Provide clinical instructions to nursing staff and clinical clerks as needed to perform EKG. And how to document all data for record and follow-ups.
" Work independently under general clinical directions.

Salary:

LX-24 of the NAPE LX salary scale, $27.96 - $34.95 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance.

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (70 hours bi-weekly.)

Interested applicants please submit resume, stating competition number 2024000232N

Competition Number: 2024000232

Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

If you come from away, you’ll discover just how special Newfoundland and Labrador is. If you're a local, you already know this. It’s our people. It’s our culture. It’s our stories (and oh do we love our stories).

If you’re looking to grow your health career in a place with adventure around each corner and a strong sense of community, then let’s put on the kettle and have a chat. Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services might just be the perfect fit for you.

Why join NL Health Services?

There are many reasons. You will put your skills to great use in a unique and remarkable part of the world, be part of interdisciplinary and talented health-care teams and have access to state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities.

We also offer incentives for local talent, those looking to return home and those new to our province.
Competitive remuneration and attractive benefits package.
Generous vacation packages and paid time off.
Full-time and part-time pension plans options.
Health insurance, dental and long-term disability plans.
Financial incentives and relocation support.
Student placements and clinical residencies.
Remote work options available.
Fast pathways to nursing for out-of-province applicants.

With a rich and unique culture, and tremendous natural beauty, Newfoundland and Labrador is an ideal place to call home, with a growing diverse population and among the safest places in the world to live.

About NL Health Services

At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 21,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

If your passion is to provide extraordinary health care to the residents of the communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, we want to hear from you.

Come, work with us, and be extraordinary every day!

For more information, please visit: https://nlhealthservices.ca/.

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