- Cardiovascular Technician diploma/ CardioPulmonary Technologist / Registered Respiratory Therapist Diploma (or equivalent) with active registration and membership in positive standing applicable registering body (e.g., CSCT)
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cardiopulmonary function as it relates to the various diagnostic testing
- Demonstrates ECG interpretation skills.
- Minimum one year recent experience in Exercise Stress Testing lab within the last five years, including all aspects of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal), organization and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment
- Demonstrated initiative and judgment appropriate for the position
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and demonstrate behavior consistent with HHS Values Based Code of Conduct
- Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and improving individual competence as well as contributing to the education and development of students
- Demonstrated advanced arrhythmia interpretation skills
- Current BLS certification
- Minimum of one year experience in ECG Lab with demonstrated interpretation skills within the last five years considered an asset

Days The Echocardiography Technologist performs Echocardiograms on both inpatients and outpatients. Duties include: performing M-mode, 2-D, Doppler and color flow echocardiograms in accordance with hospital procedure,



including inserting IVs and performing Enhanced studies ; interpreting echocardiograms and documenting pathology; assisting physicians with trans esophageal echocardiograms; performing dobutamine stress echocardiography and recumbent bike stress echocardiography tests; writing preliminary reports for cardiologists interpreting echocardiograms; restocking and cleaning of workspace, providing patient care within scope and other duties as may be assigned.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview,



the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement The Medical Diagnostic Units (MDU) at Hamilton Health Sciences include the MDUs at the Hamilton General Hospital, the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, the McMaster University Medical Centre, and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. These are all administered in the Diagnostic Services program with a unified management structure. Specially trained physicians, technicians and technologists provide a range of both In-Patient and Out-Patient diagnostic testing that focuses on Cardiac, Pulmonary, and Neurological issues.

The specific diagnostic tests available are: Electrocardiography (ECG), Holter Monitoring initiation, Stress Exercise Testing, Echocardiography (Echo), Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT). Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Evoked Potentials (EVP) and Peripheral Vascular Testing.

📌 Exercise Testing Technician (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario