Electrophysiology Technologist

Position Summary
We are seeking a Permanent Part Time Electrophysiology Technologist at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna, BC.

Days of work: Rotating, Days

Shift times: 07:00 to 16:00, 08:00 to 17:00, 09:00 to 18:00

What we offer:

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation-Medical Services Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Work-life balance
• Municipal Pension Plan

What will you work on?

The Electrophysiology Technologist practices in accordance with the established standards of professional practice to assist the Cardiac Electrophysiologist in the performance of electrophysiology lab procedures including electrophysiology studies and ablation; sets up and operates specialized equipment for the physiological data recording system and related computers, programmable stimulators, mapping system, and various generators for ablation procedures. The Electrophysiology Technologist assists with sterile table preparation, and patient care at the table pre/post procedure, as requested by the physician and/or nursing staff. Operates and troubleshoots data recording systems, maintains database and generates statistics and workload reports.

Typical duties and responsibilities:

1. Under the supervision of the Electrophysiologist, provides electrophysiology services such as controlling the electrical stimulation of the patient by performing diagnostic tests such as antegrade and retrograde AV nodal refractory period testing, arterial and ventricular decrement pacing, sinus node recovery time, and tachycardia inducement testing. Performs emergency pacing maneuvers such as pacing and burst pacing the patient’s heart.
2. Monitors rhythm and intra-cardiac electrograms throughout the electrophysiology study, by methods such as identifying and analyzing electrical signals from the heart, documenting and measuring intra-cardiac electrograms of specific cardiac intervals and conduction properties to evaluate the patient’s radiofrequency ablation therapy.
3. Recognizes normal and abnormal 12-lead electrocardiograms and interprets recordings as they relate to the heart.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Where are we located?

The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Named The Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting.

Kelowna residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant cultural life including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits. Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna (and nearby West Kelowna and Winfield/Lake Country) a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White - where Canada’s largest ski-in/ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining and shopping.

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Qualfications
Graduation from BCIT advanced certificate in Electrophysiology Technology or equivalent, plus two (2) years’ recent, related experience, including one year’s experience with programmed stimulator, geometric cardiac mapping systems, and cardiac recording systems or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) and/or Certification with the International Board of Heart Rhythm Exam (IBHRE) as a Certified Electrophysiology Specialist (CEPS).