Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

7d•CA$34 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

The CVT performs processes and coordinates all patient exams—Holter ECG BP Monitoring and completes all necessary documentation. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process. At St. Joe’s Hamilton, we believe in nurturing new talent, providing an inclusive and supportive work environment with meaningful growth opportunities, and exciting benefits and rewards. Whether you're passionate about providing compassionate care or eager to gain new skills, there’s a place here for you to grow, learn, and succeed!

Requirements

Current registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologist (CSCT)
Two-year Community College diploma in CVT program
Experience in ECG
Experience in Cardiac Stress
Experience in Holter Scanning
Extensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and pathology
Proficient at identifying all cardiac arrhythmias
Demonstrated advanced ECG interpretive skills
Proficient computer skills
Current BCLS
Strong knowledge of emergency procedure and crash cart medications

Responsibilities

Provide excellent patient care
Ensures timely completion of exams in an efficient and smooth-running lab
Prioritizes requests accordingly
Responsible for screening performing monitoring and assessing patients during procedure
Responsible for flagging any abnormalities to the reporting Cardiologist’s attention
Responds and assists Cardiologist if patient becomes unstable during procedure
Works closely with Cardiologist to monitor patient and complete procedure as needed
Review completed procedure for quality and completion
Complete necessary documentation post procedure
Complete download of patient information and analyzes/interprets recordings
Prints patient recording report as needed
Maintain equipment for functionality and archival storage
Maintain safe environment for patients family visitors and staff
Responsible for anti-septic technique for equipment cleaning and maintenance
Responsible for checking department crash cart—stocked and ready for use
Rotates and performs other CVT modalities and duties as needed
Prepare Teletrace patient kits
Review and correct procedure information into EPIC (Dovetale) ie ECGs
Assist with training of CVT students
Assist with educating other staff residents' fellows and students