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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You need a secondary school diploma, cardiovascular technologist diploma, OACT registration, CPR certification, 1+ year ECG lab experience, strong communication skills, and teamwork ability.
  • You will care for patients, ensuring their needs are met professionally while complying with hospital policies and collaborating with the Cardiovascular Technologist and healthcare team.

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

  • 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 are the primary responsibilities of an ECG Technician at BCHS?

The primary responsibilities include ensuring that patient needs are met in a caring and professional manner, operating within the guidelines of the legislation, regulation, bylaws, policies, and procedures of the hospital, and collaborating with the Cardiovascular Technologist and other healthcare professionals.

What educational qualifications are required for this 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 have current CPR Certification.

What experience is necessary to apply for the ECG Technician position?

A minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab is required, along with Holter application and scanning experience.

Are there opportunities for continuing education at BCHS?

Yes, BCHS is committed to professional continuing education and offers a Centralized Education Fund for tuition reimbursement.

Is there a pension plan available?

Yes, the position includes access to the HOOPP Pension Plan.

What support is offered for staff working in high-demand situations?

BCHS provides 24/7 support, ensuring that managers, physicians, allied health, and support staff are available to assist employees when needed.

What health and safety measures are in place for staff?

BCHS has ongoing infection and prevention control measures, provides appropriate PPE, and supports all employees in maintaining a safe work environment.

How does BCHS accommodate diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

BCHS is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes applications from various groups. They have processes in place to provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices.

What is the typical work schedule for an ECG Technician?

The position offers full-time, part-time, and casual options, including a 4 on 5 off schedule for full-time nurses.

Are there opportunities for career growth within BCHS?

Yes, BCHS encourages and supports professional development and continuing education, which can lead to career advancement opportunities.

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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.