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Reports to: Supervisor, Cardiac Services
Purpose of the Role:
The Cardiac Resource Technologist is primarily responsible for the cardiac diagnostic analysis of Holter tapes. This includes monitoring of tapes for quality and identifying and resolving recorder and specimen related problems. The Cardiac Resource Technologist also acts as a technical and diagnostic resource for ECGs and Holters and is involved in cardiac education.
Status: Permanent, Casual (between 0 and 37.5 hours per week)
Shift: Variable Shifts
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: August 11, 2026
Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.
This vacancy is for an existing position.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performs accurate cardiac diagnostic analysis of Holter scans
- Reviews and send out 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure reports.
- Monitors the quality of the scan and recorders and resolves specimen related problems
- Receives, accessions, and distributes Holter, and AMBP recordings and reports
- Acts as a technical and diagnostic resource for PSC staff for Holter, AMBP and ECGS.
- Assists Cardiac Resource in providing ongoing cardiac education to the PSC staff.
- Assists Cardiac Resource in monitoring quality assurance for ECG’s
- Performs team tasks as required to maintain effective team operations. Example of tasks may include:
- Updating protocols
- Ordering supplies
- Attending meeting (e.g. safety, document control)
- Filing and other related duties
- These tasks may be assigned by the team supervisor and/or be on a voluntary basis.
- Maintains confidentiality involving any information made available directly or indirectly about clients including physicians, patients, employees and the company.
- Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations; including location and use of safety equipment, evacuation routes, disposal of contaminated material.
- Maintains knowledge of safety/WHMIS and TDG procedures.
- Trains and orient of all team members.
- Assist in problem solving related to workflow and workstation organization and provides input, as required at team meetings.
- Participant in related team functions (i.e. team meetings, special projects, problem solving and decision making.)
- Performs other related duties as required
What you bring to the role:
- Current registration with CSCT and CTABC
- 2 years recent experience in hospital, private Cardiac Lab and/ or Holter scanning on a proactive scanning system.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Keyboard skills and typing speed of 40 wpm.
- Demonstrated proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to all staff.
LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.
LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.
In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
- Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Vacation and Wellness Days
- Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email
[email protected].
Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.
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