Cardiovascular Technologist (CVT)

Position Details

Job Number: JR01282 Department: Electrodiagnostic Cardiology This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain) Job Type: Casual, Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months

Number of positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate

$33.94 - $39.07 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-07-16

Closing Date: 2026-07-23

Job Description

Position Summary

The CVT performs processes and coordinates all patient exams—Holter ECG BP Monitoring 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
• 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 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! Dignity. Respect. Service. Justice. Responsibility. Enquiry.