Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Various Positions Available in Nova Scotia

Recruitment incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus and/or relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service agreement.

About the opportunity

• Nova Scotia Health is hiring Registered Cardiology Technologists across the province.
• The Registered Cardiology Technologist performs the following noninvasive cardiac diagnostic tests: Electrocardiograms, Signal Average Electrocardiograms, Ambulatory Monitoring (Holter Scanning/Interpretation Event Loop Recorder), and physician-assisted Exercise Tolerance Testing (Stress Testing).
• The Technologist prepares patients for ambulatory monitoring which is a non-invasive monitoring device worn by patients for 24 hours (Holter) or several weeks (Loop).
• The Technologist is responsible for preparing patients requiring stress and tilt table testing, performing stress tests under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist.
• The Registered Cardiology Technologist will also be responsible for precepting/mentoring all new learners in the department.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have the following

• Grade 12 plus successful completion of a Cardiology Technology program or acceptable equivalent
• Current registration and good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists
• Where there are no candidate meeting the above qualifications, consideration may be given to those who are currently enrolled in a Cardiology Technoogy program. If offered employement, placement will be on the Unregistered Cardiology Technologist scale.
• Current BLS (HCP) certification
• Recent clinical experience in an ECG Department and demonstrated proficiency in performing EKGs, Holter Monitors (includes scanning) and Stress Testing, ambulatory blood pressure monitors and assisting in Pacemaker/ICD clinics
• Strong sense of initiative and responsibility
• Ability to adapt to flexible workload and stressful situations
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

• HOURS
• Various sites and community-based locations throughout Nova Scotia. You will be asked to specify your work location preferences in the screening questions that follow once you click 'Apply now >>'.
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel to other sites may be required.

Compensation and benefits

Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced

$32.48 - $36.65 hourly

Unregistered Cardiology Technologist

$24.24 - $27.78 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

To learn more about careers in Diagnostic Imaging at Nova Scotia Health, please visit: Advance your diagnostic imaging career in Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Health Career Opportunities - More Than Medicine [https://nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/diagnostic-imaging-careers#events].

Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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