Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $40.26 - $50.29 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Do you have a passion for patient care and the desire to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced setting? Do you have experience with interventional cardiology or electrophysiology or working in a cath lab? Are you interested in working with innovative cardiac care, advanced technology and a real patient-centric approach? Do you want to bring that experience and work at one of BC's biggest hospitals? If so then we have an amazing opportunity for you and invite you to bring your skills and passion and come join our Cardiac Care team today.
We are currently hiring for a Cardiovasular Technologist to join our Cath Lab Team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C.
Surrey Memorial Hospital is a regional acute care facility in Surrey B.C. Its size, strategic location, and comprehensive range of services make it a designated referral centre for complex cases across the Fraser Health region, ensuring expert care for some of the province’s most critically ill and injured patients.
Surrey is a vibrant growing city that combines modern living with natural beauty and a strong farming history. Known as the City of Parks, Surrey boasts over 6,000 acres of parkland, offering endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you’re exploring the trails of Green Timbers, browsing fresh produce at a local farmers’ market or taking in the latest exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery, the city offers something for everyone. With excellent schools, expanding transit options and a close-knit community, Surrey is not just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive.
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Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:
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Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage.
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Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.
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Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer.
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Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.
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Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave.
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TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
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Additional employee discounts and perks available
- Eligibility based on employment status
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Detailed Overview:
Under the general supervision of the manager and per the Cardiologist, the Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for monitoring a patient’s ECG & hemodynamics during various invasive procedures such as heart catheterizations and angioplasties as well as specialized procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization laboratory including but not limited to PFO, ASD, VSD, LAA closures, TAVI, carotid angiograms and angioplasties and septal ablations. The CV Tech analyzes the information gathered during these procedures, conveys it to the Cardiologist during the procedure and generates a standard reports for each procedure. The CV Tech maintains equipment as required; assists in setting up and calibrating the equipment for each procedure.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares patient for procedure by applying electrodes and shave prep if necessary.
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Gathers patient information/history from patient and Meditech EMR, MUSE and the provincial Cardiac Registry (HeartIS); enters orders in Meditech; prepares information for the patient chart.
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Sets up, calibrates, monitors and analyzes the patient’s ECG & hemodynamics during the various procedures; conveys vital information and any changes to the physician.
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Enters data and prepares reports, with analysis of recorded hemodynamics including ejection fraction, coronary disease, Resistances and calculation of valve gradient and area.
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Sets up, maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots a variety of equipment: physiological data monitoring system, ACT machine, FICK machine, defibrillator.
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Maintains records for Provincial Cardiac registry (HeartIS).
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Prepares related paperwork for STEMI cases.
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Assists in pulling supplies for cases; setting up procedural trays using sterile technique; prepping of patients as required.
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Under the direction of the physician - participates in defibrillating, external pacing and occasional cardioversion and CPR as required.
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Other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology. Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Cardiology Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) and /or CCI RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) credential.
Skills and Abilities
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to deal effectively with others.
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Ability to operate related equipment.
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Ability to organize work.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
