Cardiovascular Technologist

Position #: V05335

Expected Start Date: March 02, 2025

Union: CUPE

Facility: Regina General Hospital

City/Town: Regina

Department: Cardiac Catheterization Diagnostic Services

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: June 30, 2026

FTE: 1

Hours of Work: 8 hour shifts.  Standby required.

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 17 $40.290 to $43.170 (3 step range)

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Assists the cardiologist/cardiovascular surgeon in diagnostic and interventional procedures, which may be performed on neonates, children and adults. May be responsible for performing pacemaker duties.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Three-year Allied Health diploma recognized by the CACPT

Licenses

• Canadian Association of Cardiopulmonary Technologists (CACPT)

Other Education and Training

• Drug administration and intravenous injection course

  Assists the cardiologist in performing a variety of procedures (e.g., angioplasties, stent delivery balloons/implants.   Scrubs, sets up and prepares to assist with specialized procedures/surgeries.   Monitors patient during procedures (e.g., ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturations).   Informs cardiologist of hemodynamic and cardiac status or any changes affecting patient care.   Performs interventions where necessary (e.g., defibrillation, cardioversion.).   Collects, analyzes and transcribes to the database cardiac catheterization data.   Maintains, repairs and troubleshoots equipment used for cardiac catheterization.   Disposes of biohazardous waste, as per department procedures and policies.

Competencies

• Basic - Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• This position is not currently responsible for neonates or children
• This position is not currently responsible for performing pacemaker duties
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registration with Canadian Association of Cardiopulmonary Technologists (CACPT)
• RT, RN, or Paramedic eligible for registration with CACPT may be considered