Cardiovascular Technologist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.61 - $45.73 / hour

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Cardiovascular Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo line making it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Join us on an exciting project and make history. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital's capacity, beds and services. Read more here RCHRP Phase two.

RCH first opened in 1862, is a vital referral centre and regional centre of excellence for trauma, critical care, cardiac care, maternity, neonatal intensive care and neurosurgery. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits:
  Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability:
  Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top-Up:
  Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.
• Additional employee discounts and perks available.

* Eligibility based on employment status

Under the general supervision of the manager and per the Cardiologist, the Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for monitoring a patient’s ECG & hemodynamics during various invasive procedures such as heart catheterizations and angioplasties as well as specialized procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory including but not limited to PFO, ASD, VSD, LAA closures, TAVI, carotid angiograms and angioplasties and septal ablations.

The CV Tech analyzes the information gathered during these procedures, conveys it to the Cardiologist during the procedure and generates standard reports for each procedure. The CV Tech maintains equipment as required; assists in setting up and calibrating the equipment for each procedure.

Education, Training and

Experience:

Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology. Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Cardiology Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) and /or CCI RCIS (Registered…