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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, Holter skills, and strong communication abilities.
  • You will ensure patient needs are met with care and professionalism, collaborating with healthcare professionals while following all relevant regulations and hospital policies.

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 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, conducting electrocardiograms (ECGs), and interacting 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, and possess registration with the Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT) along with current CPR Certification.

Is prior experience in an ECG lab necessary for this position?

Yes, a minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab is mandatory for applicants.

Are there any additional qualifications that I need for this role?

Yes, candidates should demonstrate general computer skills, effective communication skills, initiative, and good judgment, as well as the ability to prioritize and organize work.

What benefits does BCHS offer to employees?

BCHS offers benefits including tuition reimbursement, various employment positions (casual, part-time, full-time), a HOOPP pension plan, predictable work locations, discounted onsite parking, an employee assistance program, and ongoing infection prevention support.

How does BCHS support employee well-being?

BCHS emphasizes wellness through its free and confidential Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their family members.

Is the workplace inclusive for applicants from diverse backgrounds?

Yes, BCHS is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds including women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, and persons with disabilities.

What safety measures does BCHS have in place for its employees?

BCHS prioritizes safety through ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE, and support available to all employees.

Can I request accommodations during the recruitment process?

Yes, BCHS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization and will work to meet accommodation needs if requested during the recruitment process.

What is the typical work schedule for this position?

Full-time positions typically operate on a schedule of 4 days on and 5 days off.

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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.