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Brant Community Healthcare System

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You need a secondary school diploma, OACT registration, CPR certification, 1 year ECG lab experience, Holter skills, and strong communication, teamwork, and organizational abilities.
  • You will meet patient needs professionally, collaborate with the Cardiovascular Technologist, and adhere to hospital regulations and procedures in cardiac diagnostics.

Requirements

  • Secondary School Diploma
  • Graduate of Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program
  • Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT) registration.
  • Committed to professional continuing education.
  • Current CPR Certification
  • Minimum of 1 year current experience in an ECG lab
  • Holter application and scanning experience
  • Demonstrated general computer skills
  • Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork skills
  • Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position.
  • Ability to accept assigned or delegated functions
  • Ability to set priorities and organize work accordingly
  • Ability to deal with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
  • Ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics.
  • Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, the successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring that the patient's needs are met in a caring and professional manner and in accordance with the legislation, regulation, bylaws, policies and procedures governing the Hospital and the Cardiac Diagnostics and through interaction with the Cardiovascular Technologist and other health care professionals.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the ECG Technician position?

The qualifications required include a Secondary School Diploma, graduation from a Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program, registration with the Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT), a commitment to professional continuing education, and current CPR Certification.

How much experience is needed for this role?

A minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab is required for this position.

What does the role involve?

The role involves ensuring that the patient's needs are met in a caring and professional manner, in accordance with the relevant regulations and policies, while interacting with the Cardiovascular Technologist and other healthcare professionals.

Is there an opportunity for continuing education?

Yes, BCHS offers a Centralized Education Fund for tuition reimbursement to support continuing education for employees.

What benefits does BCHS provide its employees?

BCHS provides various benefits including a HOOPP Pension Plan, predictable work locations, discounted onsite parking, wellness programs, a free Employee Assistance Program, and ongoing support for infection prevention.

Is the hospital committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, BCHS is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace, welcoming applications from various groups, including women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

What should I do if I require accommodation during the recruitment process?

If you require accommodation, please inform your Recruiter when contacted, and they will work with you to meet your needs.

Are employees supported in their work environment?

Yes, BCHS provides 24/7 support with managers on call, as well as collaboration with physicians, allied health, and support staff, ensuring that employees are not on their own.

What are the working hours for the full-time ECG Technician position?

The full-time position generally follows a 4 on, 5 off work schedule.

Are there opportunities for part-time or casual positions?

Yes, BCHS offers casual, part-time, and full-time positions for the ECG Technician role.

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Brant Community Healthcare System

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Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.