Job description
Position: EKG/Exercise Stress Test Technician/Technologist
Hours: 0.6 EFT: Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 8:30am-5:00pm/ 9:00am-5:30pm
Wage: Technician: 21.150/hr.- $22.711/hr.
Wage: Registered Technologist: $28.969/hr.- $35.967/hr.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The EKG/Exercise Stress Test Technician or Technologist is responsible for the patient preparation, monitoring and equipment operation of electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) and cardiac stress tests performed on patients at the Winnipeg Clinic.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma in Cardiology Technology and registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists or Experience in performing EKG's and/or cardiac stress tests in an acute care hospital, clinic or physician practice preferred.
- Knowledge of EKG and/or cardiac stress test related skills: This role involves independent EKG interpretation during stress testing. Candidates must be confident making real time clinical decisions independently.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Basic typing or computer knowledge would be an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Escorts patients to the department and ensures they are prepared for the test.
- Explains and instructs the patients about the test.
Generates and prepares reports for physician interpretation.
- Procures and monitors supply stock.
- Maintains equipment in good working condition and troubleshoots when needed.
- Arranges appointments and answers phones for inquiries.
- Performs patient data and procedure billing entries.
- Faxes and tasks interpreted report to ordering physician
- Ensures printing of daily schedule and calculation of daily total.
- Responds to "99" emergency situation.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must maintain Basic Rescuer Level in CPR.
- Must perform within the Winnipeg Clinic's philosophy, policies and guidelines.
- Must adhere to the policies of the Personal Health Information Act.
- Must be well-groomed and follow the Winnipeg Clinic's dress code.
ASSETS:
Customer service experience
Accuro experience
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.15-$35.96 per hour
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Experience:
- EKG and/or cardiac stress test interpretation: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Cardiology Technology Diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person
