Purpose of the Role: The Cardiac Resource Technologist is primarily responsible for the cardiac diagnostic analysis of Holter tapes. This includes monitoring of tapes for quality and identifying and resolving recorder and specimen related problems. The Cardiac Resource Technologist also acts as a technical and diagnostic resource for ECGs and Holters and is involved in cardiac education.

Reports to: Supervisor, Cardiac Services

Status: Permanent, Regular Part Time (30 hours per week)
Shift: Sun: 730am-330pm, Mon: 10am-6pm, Tue: 10am-6pm, Thurs: 2pm-10pm
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

Performs accurate cardiac diagnostic analysis of Holter scans Reviews and send out 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure reports. Monitors the quality of the scan and recorders and resolves specimen related problems Receives, accessions, and distributes Holter, and AMBP recordings and reports Acts as a technical and diagnostic resource for PSC staff for Holter, AMBP and ECGS. Assists Cardiac Resource in providing ongoing cardiac education to the PSC staff. Assists Cardiac Resource in monitoring quality assurance for ECG’s Performs team tasks as required to maintain effective team operations. Example of tasks may include: Updating protocols Ordering supplies Attending meeting (e.g. safety, document control) Filing and other related duties These tasks may be assigned by the team supervisor and/or be on a voluntary basis. Maintains confidentiality involving any information made available directly or indirectly about clients including physicians, patients, employees and the company. Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations; including location and use of safety equipment, evacuation routes, disposal of contaminated material. Maintains knowledge of safety/WHMIS and TDG procedures. Trains and orient of all team members. Assist in problem solving related to workflow and workstation organization and provides input, as required at team meetings. Participant in related team functions (i.e. team meetings, special projects, problem solving and decision making.) Performs other related duties as required

What you bring to the role: 

Current registration with CSCT and CTABC 2 years recent experience in hospital, private Cardiac Lab and/ or Holter scanning on a proactive scanning system. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Keyboard skills and typing speed of 40 wpm. Demonstrated proficient written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to all staff.