Job Description:
Position: Cardiac Device Technologist
File #: 2020-19020
Status: Casual (1)
Dept/Program: Cardiac Device Clinic - Cardiac Health Program
Site: Mississauga Hospital
Hours of Work/Shifts: Available to work all shifts (Days, Evenings)
Posted: November 19, 2020
Internal Deadline: November 26, 2020
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
When we set out to build our vision and future, we connected with our community - patients, families, visitors, physicians, staff and volunteers. The foundational goals of our new strategic plan - quality, access and sustainability - anchor everything we do. Our mission for a new kind of health care is built on an inter-connected system of care organized around patients - inside and outside the hospital.
At THP, we are relentless in providing high quality, compassionate care to our communities and take great pride in fostering an inclusive and accessible environment and we are all accountable for contributing to a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing and promoting excellence in patient care though advancing patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated to improve the health of the community, committed to excellence, quality and patient safety we would like you to join our Better Together team!
Key Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized program in Cardiology Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successful completion of a recognized course in cardiac diagnostics or equivalent
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of arrhythmia recognition and 12-lead interpretation with an ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately.
Minimum of 5 years practical pacemaker and ICD experience
BCLS certification required
CSCT certification required
NASPE certification an asset
Demonstration of good attendance and work records
Demonstration of strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Possess strong computer skills
Proven ability to work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
Excellent teaching and staff development skills
Position Summary:
Pacemaker/ICD follow up assessments
Triage coordination and clinic flow
12 lead ECG’s
Entry and Reporting with Data management software
Patient and family pre and post op education
Works in conjunction with other team members to prioritize, co-ordinate and complete area workload
Demonstration of the ability to work as an integral member of a health care team
Assist with statistical data collection, equipment quality assurance, and maintaining adequate departmental supplies
Perform all duties with Patient-centred focus
Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.