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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma, Cardiovascular Technologist diploma, OACT registration, CPR certification, and 1 year ECG lab experience. Strong communication, computer skills, and initiative are essential.
  • You will ensure patient care meets legislative and procedural standards while collaborating with healthcare professionals in Cardiac Diagnostics.

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 essential qualifications needed for the ECG Technician position?

The essential qualifications include a Secondary School Diploma, a graduate of a Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program, Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT) registration, and current CPR certification. Additionally, a minimum of 1 year current experience in an ECG lab is required.

Is there an opportunity for professional development in this role?

Yes, there is a commitment to professional continuing education, and BCHS offers tuition reimbursement through a Centralized Education Fund.

What is the typical work schedule for this position?

The ECG Technician position offers flexible working arrangements, including casual, part-time, and full-time positions. For full-time employees, the schedule typically involves 4 days on and 5 days off.

What type of support is available to employees in this role?

Employees have access to 24/7 support, including managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff. The BCHS also offers an Employee Assistance program that is free and confidential.

What qualifications are necessary for the application to be considered?

To be considered for the ECG Technician position, applicants must fulfill the education requirements and possess a minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab, as well as demonstrated skills in communication, teamwork, and computer usage.

Are there safety measures in place for employees at BCHS?

Yes, BCHS prioritizes safety for patients, workers, and the workplace by ensuring good stewardship in identifying, reporting, and mitigating unsafe acts or conditions, along with ongoing infection control measures and appropriate PPE.

Does BCHS offer any benefits or discounts to employees?

Yes, BCHS offers benefits such as a HOOPP Pension Plan, predictable work locations, discounted onsite parking, and wellness programs.

How does BCHS support diversity and inclusion in hiring?

BCHS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. They welcome applications from various groups and are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.

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

If you require Code-protected accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, you should make your needs known when contacted, and BCHS will work with you to meet those needs.

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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.