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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 strong communication and computer skills.
  • You will ensure patient needs are met with care and professionalism, adhering to hospital policies 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

  • 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 Brant Community Healthcare System?

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is a two-site community hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario, comprising the Brantford General, an acute care hospital, and the Willett, which serves as an urgent care centre and transitional beds.

What qualifications do I need to apply for the ECG Technician position?

To apply for the ECG Technician position, candidates must have a Secondary School Diploma, be a graduate of a Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program, hold registration with the Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT), and possess a current CPR certification.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab, along with Holter application and scanning experience.

What kind of work schedule can I expect?

The position offers casual, part-time, and full-time opportunities, with full-time nurses typically working a schedule of 4 days on and 5 days off.

Is there support available for employee wellness?

Yes, BCHS has an Employee Assistance program that is free and confidential for all employees and their family members, emphasizing the importance of wellness.

What training opportunities does BCHS offer?

BCHS offers tuition reimbursement through a Centralized Education Fund, supporting professional continuing education for its employees.

Are there any specific skills needed for this position?

Yes, candidates should demonstrate effective communication skills (both verbal and written), interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, initiative, and the ability to organize work and set priorities.

How does BCHS ensure a safe work environment?

BCHS prioritizes safety (for patients, workers, and the workplace) and encourages employees to identify, report, and mitigate unsafe acts or conditions.

What is the dress code or uniform policy for ECG Technicians?

The specific dress code or uniform policy would need to be confirmed during the interview process or through direct communication with the HR department.

Is there support for employees who require accommodation?

Yes, BCHS is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and will work to meet accommodation needs during the recruitment process.

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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.