Registered Cardiology Technologist Advanced - Various Positions Available in Nova Scotia

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.