The salary range for this position is CAD $36.61 - $45.73 / hour We are currently looking to fill a Casual opportunity for a Cardiac Rhythm Devices Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.Royal Columbian Hospital Royal Columbian Hospital is conveniently located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line. This makes it easily accessible by public transit for both patients and staff.

Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax.

Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one.

Maternity

Top‑Up: Receive an 87% top‑up during maternity leave. Under the direction of the Manager or Supervisor, performs pacemaker analysis and programs pacemakers to correct values/optimal settings within clinics, operating rooms or various areas of the hospital. Within the OR, assists the surgeon during implant procedures.

Participates in the development and review of standards, procedures and instructional material relevant to the department's pacemaker services; assists in the training and orientation of staff and Surgery/Cardiology Residents in pacemaker functions and programming applications. Performs pacemaker analysis and programs pacemakers in pacemaker clinics, operating rooms or various areas of the hospital. Within the OR, duties include assisting the surgeon during implant procedures.

Performs a variety of tests such as determining capture and sensing thresholds of implanted leads,



and making mathematical calculations to determine optimum safety values of pacemaker, in order to assess pacemaker function. Maintains records of data obtained for review by the physician; provides interpretations, analyses and test/summary reports as required.

Performs Electro

Cardiogram (ECG) testing, stress testing, holter and pacemaker programming/monitoring and other related procedures. Scans and analyses ECG stress and holter monitor test strips; selects and assesses portions of test strips and summarizes for interpretation by physician/medical staff. Analyses the data from the various tests and records the relevant data/information for interpretation by the Cardiologist.

Monitors cardiac pacemakers and notifies Cardiologist of abnormalities; Cuts, mounts and trims tracing for interpretation by Cardiologist, enters data from tracings into computer; Acts as a resource to physicians and other health providers relevant to pacemaker functions by providing information, troubleshooting, etc. Participates in the development and review of standards, procedures and instructional material relevant to the department's pacemaker services.



Assists in the training and orientation of staff and Surgery/Cardiology Residents in pacemaker functions and programming by demonstrating specific applications as directed by the Physician.

Provides orientation and training to Pacemaker/ECG staff and other Hospital staff as directed. Explains procedures to and answers related questions from patients in preparation for testing. performs routine quality control checks; Completion of a recognized Cardiology Technology Program at the Diploma level plus successful completion of a recognized pacemaker specialty exam, plus two (2) years recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Demonstrated ability to perform duties accurately and maintain quality standards.

Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to area of specialty. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

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📌 Cardiac Rhythm Devices Technologist - Royal Columbian Hospital (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster