- 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 services.
- Assists in the training and orientation of staff and Surgery/Cardiology Residents in pacemaker functions and programming by demonstrating specific applications as directed by the Physician.
- Provides orientation and training to Pacemaker/ECG staff and other Hospital staff as directed.
- Participates in the review, evaluation and selection of pacemakers and provides implant recommendations.
- Explains procedures to and answers related questions from patients in preparation for testing.
- Maintains related equipment to ensure safe and effective functioning; performs routine quality control checks; cleans and replaces items as required; arranges for maintenance and repairs as required.
- Monitors supply levels and places orders, handles intracardiac diagnostic equipment such as catheters, pacemaker electrodes, generators, leads, needles, fittings and attachments.
- Distributes individual patient reports to the appropriate wards and/or departments.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to perform duties accurately and maintain quality standards.
- Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to area of specialty.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively withina team environment.
- Ability to organize work and to establish workload priorities independently and/or in collaboration with others.
- Physical ability to performduties of the position
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Pacemaker Technologist - New Westminster, BC, Canada - Fraser Health
Description
Salary range
The salary range for this position is CAD $ $45.66 / hourWhy Fraser Health?
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
Effective October 26th, 2021 all staff for all positions across Health Care require full COVID 19 vaccination. All positions, require that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.
Position Highlights
We are currently looking to fill exciting Relief Full Time position as a Pacemaker Technologists at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster,British Columbia.
Valued Benefits
A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
We invite you to apply today and find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends and family as a phenomenal place to work We value diversity in the work force and aim to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust.
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Detailed Overview 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.Responsibilities
Completion of a recognized Cardiology Technology Program at the Diploma level plus successful completion of a recognized pacemaker specialty exam, plus two (2) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) certified.
Skills and Abilities