Cardiac Rhythm Devices Technologist - Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.61 - $45.73 / hour

We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Cardiac Rhythm Devices Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton Sky Train station on the Expo Line. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

New Westminster is known for its stunning waterfront views along the Fraser River, located on the north side of the Fraser River bordering several municipalities in each direction (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Delta), making it the centre of the Greater Vancouver region.

• Comprehensive, 100% Employer‑Paid Benefits:
  Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
• Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
• Benefit Portability:
  Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
• Immediate Pension Enrollment:
  Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
• Maternity Top‑Up:
  Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave.
• Trans Link Pass Subsidy:
  Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available
• Eligibility based on employment status

Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, performs pacemaker analysis and programs pacemakers to correct values/optimal settings within clinics, operating rooms or various areas of the hospital. Within the OR, assists the surgeon during implant procedures. Performs a variety of tests such as Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter and pacemaker programming, monitoring and other related procedures; provides interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports, as required.

Monitors pacemaker functions; reports on abnormalities and responds to queries including troubleshooting. Participates in the development and review of standards, procedures and instructional material relevant to the department's pacemaker services; assists in the training and orientation of staff and Surgery/Cardiology Residents in pacemaker functions and programming applications.

• Reviews and maintains records relevant to patient history, vital signs and pacemaker details.
• Performs pacemaker analysis and programs pacemakers in pacemaker clinics, operating rooms or various areas of the hospital. Within the OR, duties include assisting the surgeon during implant procedures. Sets individual pacemakers to correct values/optimal settings during or post implant.
• Performs a variety of tests such as determining capture and sensing thresholds of implanted leads, and making mathematical calculations to determine optimum safety values of pacemaker, in order to assess pacemaker function. Maintains records of data obtained for review by the physician; provides interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports as required.
• Performs Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter and pacemaker programming/monitoring and other related procedures. Scans and analyses ECG stress and holter monitor test strips; selects and assesses portions of test strips and summarizes for interpretation by physician/medical staff. Analyses the data from the various tests and records the relevant data/information for interpretation by the Cardiologist.
• Monitors cardiac pacemakers and notifies Cardiologist of abnormalities; contacts patients for repeat recordings, as required. Cuts, mounts and trims tracing for interpretation by Cardiologist, enters data from tracings into computer; files completed records according to department procedures.
• Acts as a resource to physicians and other health providers relevant to pacemaker functions by providing information, troubleshooting, etc.
• Responds to queries from various internal and external sources regarding pacemaker functions and their manifestations in the patients and various recordings.
• Participates in the development and review of standards, procedures and instructional material relevant to the department's pacemaker…