Technician Cath Lab - Toronto, Canada - Unity Health Toronto

Unity Health Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures all electronic equipment is functioning and accurate during cardiac electrophysiology and catheterization procedures. Contacts appropriate service department when equipment malfunctions.
Observes and reports patient ́s cardiac status to physicians and alerts physician and/or nurses to sudden cardiac changes and assists in Cardiac Resuscitation and Defibrillation.
Records cardiac hemodynamics and electrocardiogram during procedures, reporting results to physicians. Catalogues procedures (patient information, date and description of procedure).
Responsible for patient preparation including hook up of the ECG machine and ensuring proper positioning of the defibrillator pads.
Determines patients oxygen consumption, analyses and calculates oxygen saturation of blood samples for determination of cardiac outputs including intracardiac shunts.
Interprets physicians ́ case reports, enters information pertaining to patients; cardiac procedures. Prints reports and verifies results with physician.
Operates programmable stimulator, cardiac electrophysiologic recording system, RF ablation generator, performs intracardiac mapping, interprets intracardiac electrograms, assists in electrophysiology report generation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful completion of an Electronic/Medical Technologist program from a recognized institution required. Post graduate Diploma in Cardiology would be a asset.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a hospital setting as an Cardiology Technician required.
In depth knowledge of and demonstrated competence with electro cardiology equipment.
Demonstrated competence with troubleshooting and preventative maintenance required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of multidisciplinary team in a fast

- paced environment required.

Demonstrated organizational skills to manage priorities and balance multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated commitment to professional development as a cardiology technician essential.
Excellent attendance record required.