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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You need a secondary school diploma, Cardiovascular Technologist diploma, OACT registration, CPR certification, 1 year ECG lab experience, and effective communication skills.
  • You will ensure patient care needs are met professionally, adhering to hospital regulations while collaborating with Cardiovascular Technologists and healthcare professionals.

Requirements

  • Secondary School Diploma
  • Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program
  • Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT) registration.
  • Committed to professional continuing education.
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Minimum of 1 year current experience in an ECG lab
  • Holter application and scanning experience
  • Demonstrated general computer skills
  • Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position.
  • Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions
  • Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
  • Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
  • Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics.
  • Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the patient's needs are met in a caring and professional manner and in accordance with the legislation, regulation, bylaws, policies and procedures governing the Hospital and the Cardiac Diagnostics and through interaction with the Cardiovascular Technologist and other health care professionals.

FAQs

What qualifications are required to apply for the ECG Technician position?

Applicants must have a Secondary School Diploma, be a graduate of a Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program, hold Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT) registration, and have current CPR Certification.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

Yes, a minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab is required.

What skills are essential for the ECG Technician position?

Essential skills include effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, general computer skills, initiative and judgment appropriate for the position, and the ability to organize work and set priorities.

Are there opportunities for continuing education?

Yes, BCHS is committed to professional continuing education and offers a Tuition Reimbursement program through the Centralized Education Fund.

What are the working conditions for this position?

The position may vary between casual, part-time, and full-time employment, with predictable work locations and support available 24/7 from managers and other health care professionals.

How does BCHS prioritize employee wellness?

BCHS offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance program to all employees and their family members, along with ongoing infection and prevention control measures.

Is there a pension plan available?

Yes, employees are eligible for the HOOPP Pension Plan.

Can I apply if I have a disability?

Yes, BCHS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and provides barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

What should I do if I require accommodation during the recruitment process?

If you require Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, you should inform your Recruiter, and they will work with you to meet your needs.

Is there support for employees regarding safety?

Yes, safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a corporate priority at BCHS, and employees are expected to demonstrate good stewardship in identifying, reporting, and mitigating unsafe acts or conditions.

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Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.