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Brant Community Healthcare System

Nov 11, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Brantford

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 are the working hours for the ECG Technician position?

The ECG Technician position offers flexible working arrangements including casual, part-time, and full-time positions with a typical schedule of 4 on 5 off for full-time nurses.

What qualifications are required for the ECG Technician role?

Candidates must have a Secondary School Diploma, be a graduate of a Cardiovascular Technologist Diploma Program, hold Ontario Association of Cardiology Technologists (OACT) registration, and possess current CPR Certification.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Yes, a minimum of 1 year of current experience in an ECG lab is required, along with Holter application and scanning experience.

What kind of support is available to employees?

BCHS provides 24/7 support through managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff, along with a free and confidential Employee Assistance program available to all employees and family members.

What safety measures are in place for employees?

BCHS prioritizes safety and provides ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE, and support available to all employees.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, BCHS offers a Centralized Education Fund for tuition reimbursement and encourages commitment to professional continuing education.

How does BCHS approach diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?

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

Are accommodations available during the recruitment process?

Yes, BCHS provides barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and accommodations can be requested during any stage of the recruitment process.

What are the key responsibilities of the ECG Technician?

The ECG Technician is responsible for ensuring that patients' needs are met in a caring professional manner, in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures, through collaboration with Cardiovascular Technologists and other health care professionals.

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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.