NL Health Services
Location
St John's, NL | Canada
Job description
Job Description
Location: Health Sciences Centre
Cardiovascular Technologist I
Cardiovascular & Stroke Program - Cardiac Cath Lab
Temporary, Full Time (Until April 1, 2025 with the possibility of extension)
19522DIF
Hours 70 bi-weekly (8-hour days, on-call)
*Must report to work within 20 minutes when on-call. Salary LX-28 ($32.18 - $40.70 per hour) Competition Number 2024001518 Posted Date 1 March 2024 Closing Date 8 March 2024
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca
Job Summary
The Cardiovascular Technologist I is responsible for operating specialized monitoring equipment in the Cath Lab during invasive cardiovascular procedures under the direction of a Cardiologist. The technologist assists with procedure set up, monitors patients' vitals, heart rhythm, and blood pressure and operates equipment, documents and generates reports related to procedures. Performs other related duties as required.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts supplies to restock procedure rooms or pacemaker analyzer less than 10 lbs.
Occasionally lifts/moves or transports equipment and patients over 50 lbs.
Higher level of attentiveness and alertness are required when recording ECG levels, blood pressure, oxygen changes, or abnormal rhythms, when doing valve flow/area and shunt determinations calculations, and when analyzing blood samples for catheterization.
Job Qualifications
Graduation with a Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology from a recognized/approved college is required
Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required
*Should there be no qualified internal/external candidates, consideration may be given to a candidate who has graduated from a post-secondary degree or diploma in a health care related field, who also has thorough knowledge and skills in adult cardiac care, including cardiac anatomy and physiology, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.
If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE LX Regional Bargaining Unit.
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Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately
To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected] . Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.
If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing [email protected] as soon as possible.
Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.
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