Nova Scotia Health Authority
Electrophysiology Technologist - Cardiac Catheterization Unit
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Job Description
- Req#: 164597
- Successful completion of the Electrophysiology Technologist Program required
- Minimum two years' experience as a cardiology technologist required
- Current registration and good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists
- Current BLS (HCP) certification
Req ID: 164597
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Cardiac Cath Unit
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Oct-23
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Electrophysiology Technology (EP) is an allied health professional with electrocardiography (ECG) experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the EP lab environment, application, equipment, and patient care platforms to fully understand the electrophysiology laboratories environment.
Using intracardiac catheter recordings, electrophysiology technologists analyze complex arrhythmia, heart block, and myocardial infarction. In addition will be an expert in rhythm management and device implantation and interrogation.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:Where there are no qualified applicants possessing completion of the Electrophysiology Technologist Program, consideration may be given to Registered Cardiology Technologists with two years of experience in clinical cardiology who agree to take the first available Electrophysiology Technologist Program and complete it within three years of the date of hire.
Physical Limitations: Required to wear a heavy lead apron during procedures.
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Incentives
$32.16 - $39.04 Hourly
$40.40 with 25 years' experienceSuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a provincial health authority serving Nova Scotia, Canada.