POSITION SUMMARY
The successful candidate performs, processes and coordinates all patient exams—Holter, ECG, BP Monitoring, Cardiac Stress and Pacemaker; and completes all necessary documentation.
QUALIFICATIONS
• 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
• Experience in Pacemaker Interrogation
• 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 procedures and crash cart medications
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide excellent patient care
• Ensure timely completion of exams in an efficient and smooth-running lab
• Prioritize requests accordingly
• Responsible for screening, performing, monitoring and assessing patients during procedures
• Flag any abnormalities to the reporting Cardiologist’s attention
• Respond and assist Cardiologist if patient becomes unstable during procedures
• Work closely with Cardiologist to monitor patient and complete procedures as needed
• Review completed procedures for quality and completion
• Complete necessary documentation post-procedure
• Download patient information and analyze/interpret recordings
• Print patient recording reports as needed
• Maintain equipment for functionality and archival storage
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, family, visitors and staff
• Responsible for antiseptic technique for equipment cleaning and maintenance
• Check department crash cart—stocked and ready for use
• Rotate and perform other CVT modalities and duties as needed
• Prepare Teletrace patient kits
• Review and correct procedure information into EPIC (Dovetale), e.g., ECGs
• Perform pacemaker programming/monitoring
• Conduct pacemaker analysis
• Assist with training of CVT students
• Educate other staff, residents, fellows and students
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