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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You need a secondary diploma, Cardiovascular Technologist diploma, OACT registration, CPR certification, 1 year ECG lab experience, Holter skills, good communication, and teamwork abilities.
  • You will ensure patient needs are met with care and professionalism, adhering to hospital policies while collaborating with healthcare professionals and the Cardiovascular Technologist.

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 is the required education for the ECG Technician position?

The required education includes a Secondary School Diploma, graduation from a Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program, and registration with the Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT).

Is prior experience required for this role?

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

What certifications must the applicant possess?

Applicants must have current CPR Certification in addition to their educational qualifications.

What type of work schedule is available for full-time positions?

Full-time positions typically follow a 4 on 5 off schedule.

Are there any benefits offered to employees?

Yes, benefits include tuition reimbursement, a HOOPP pension plan, predictable work locations, and discounted onsite parking, among others.

What kind of support is provided to employees?

Employees have access to 24/7 support from managers, physicians, allied health, and support staff, as well as a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

Is there a focus on safety in the workplace?

Yes, safety is a corporate priority at BCHS, and employees are expected to demonstrate good stewardship in identifying and reporting unsafe acts or conditions.

Is there an accommodation policy for applicants?

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

What skills are necessary for this position?

Necessary skills include effective communication (verbal and written), teamwork, initiative, judgment, and general computer skills.

Who can apply for this position?

BCHS welcomes applications from diverse groups, including women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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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.