Cardiac Technologist BCGEU, Casual, Week Days and Weekends, Surrey, BC

Cardiac Technologist BCGEU, Casual, Week Days and Weekends, Surrey, BC

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach.

Job Title: Cardiac Technologist BCGEU

Reports to: Supervisor, Cardiac Services
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Union: This is part of the BCGEU Collective Agreement.

Purpose of the Role

The Cardiac Technologist is primarily responsible for the cardiac diagnostic analysis of holter tapes. This includes monitoring of tapes for quality and identifying and resolving recorder and specimen related problems. The Cardiac Technologist also acts as a technical and diagnostic resource for ECGs and holters and is involved in cardiac education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performs accurate cardiac diagnostic analysis of holter scans
• Reviews and sends out 24hr Ambulatory Blood Pressure reports.
• Monitors the quality of the scan and recorders and resolves specimen related problems
• Receives, accessions, and distributes Holter and AMBP recordings and reports
• Acts as a technical and diagnostic resource for PSC staff for Holter, AMBP and ECGS.
• Assists Cardiac Resource in providing ongoing cardiac education to the PSC staff.
• Assists Cardiac Resource in monitoring quality assurance for ECGs
• Performs team tasks as required to maintain effective team operations, such as updating protocols, ordering supplies, attending meetings, and filing.
• Maintains confidentiality involving any information made available directly or indirectly about clients including physicians, patients, employees and the company.
• Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of safety/WHMIS and TDG procedures.
• Trains and orients all team members.
• Assists in problem solving related to workflow and workstation organization.
• Participates in related team functions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring to the role:

• Current registration with CSCT and CTABC
• 2 years recent experience in hospital, private Cardiac Lab and/or holter scanning on a proactive scanning system.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Keyboard skills and typing speed of 40 wpm.
• Demonstrated proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to all staff.

LifeLabs is proud to offer resources, opportunities, and a collaborative environment that enables our team members to thrive. In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!