Clinical Electrophysiology Technologist Cardiac DevicePacemaker

Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Peter Munk Cardiac Centre Outpatient Cardiac Clinics
Work Model: OnSite
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Grade: B0:06
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Salary: $33.86 $42.32 per hour
Shifts: Monday Friday; 8.00am 4.00pm
Status: Permanent Full Time 
Closing Date: March 6 2025

Position Summary
The Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) program provides worldclass cardiovascular care. One of the largest programs of its kind in North America we are a major referral centre. Our program offers resources and expertise prepared to deal with even the most complex patient cases.

Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians surgeons nurses pharmacists dieticians and other allied health professionals with special training in cardiac and vascular conditions and its treatment. Each year our innovative surgery techniques and outstanding cardiology interventions attract hundreds of visiting professors and trainees from around the globe.

Duties

• Participation with implantation of devices laser lead extractions and running analyzer software
• Assessment of lead position and function in the OR and Cath Labs
• Assessing the following at routine visits as well as on remote monitoring: troubleshooting of intracardiac electrograms evaluation of the data retrieved from the cardiac rhythm device arrhythmia report battery life lead function and alerting the physician of concerns identified. 
• Required practice in a collaborative and patient centered role that complies with departmental and hospital policies in order to deliver safe and efficient patient care

Qualifications :

• Completion of a recognized 2 year Cardiac Technologist Diploma program
• CSCT (Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists) registration
• Must be familiar with contemporary pacing practices and be able to respond to emergency situations appropriately (ie: pacemaker/ICD/CRT functions clinical indications followup and lead malfunctions)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S)
• IBHRE Certification an Asset
• Previous experience and knowledge of PM/ICD/CRT algorithms
• Ability to work full shift wearing mask and lead aprons
• Comprehensive knowledge of cardiac anatomy physiology and pathophysiology
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills ability to organize work and set priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work effectively as both a team member and autonomous professional
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
• Ability to meet patient care needs
• Commitment to continuing education to ensure maintenance of competencies and current best practice in device management
• Knowledge of hospital emergency codes and procedure
• Previous experience with pacemaker and defibrillator programming an asset

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime