Job Overview The Lead Cardiovascular Technologist is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations of the cardiovascular technology department, including staff scheduling, supervision, performance management, recruitment and hiring, continuing education, equipment, supplies and inventory management, student placements, and relationships with college partners. The Lead works with management and physicians to support protected, timely, high-quality patient care and consistent departmental practices.

Duties

- Staff leadership: Supervise, train, and coach CVT staff; conduct competency assessments and performance reviews; and address attendance, conduct, and performance concerns in consultation with management and within delegated authority.
- Scheduling and administration: Prepare and communicate CVT staff schedules, coordinate coverage, and work with administrative staff and physicians to support efficient testing schedules and patient flow. Review staff hours and coordinate accurate biweekly payroll information with management.
- Recruitment and onboarding: Work with management to identify staffing needs, review applications, interview candidates, and recommend selections. Coordinate onboarding and orientation, with hiring decisions and employment terms subject to management approval.
- Education and development: Identify staff learning needs, coordinate continuing education and training, maintain training records, and organize departmental meetings and educational rounds.
- Clinical operations: Oversee daily workflow, workload allocation, service continuity, and adherence to CPS policies and testing protocols. Perform ECGs, stress tests, Holter monitoring and scanning, and blood pressure monitoring.
- Quality improvement: Review test results and reports for accuracy and completeness, maintain EMR documentation, and contribute to quality assurance initiatives and the development of testing protocols.



Address departmental concerns with other leads, management, and physicians as appropriate.
- Equipment and inventory: Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance, servicing, and calibration as required. Manage supplies, inventory, and ordering within approved budgets and purchasing authority.
- Student placements: Coordinate placement schedules, orientation, supervision, learning objectives, and evaluations. Maintain relationships with college partners and ensure students follow CPS policies and clinical protocols.

Skills

- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent technical skills and knowledge of cardiovascular testing procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in medical software and electronic medical records (EMR)
- Effective staff supervision, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution
- Strong organizational skills, scheduling, and resource management

Qualifications

- Advanced Diploma in cardiovascular technology or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cardiovascular testing and procedures.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent technical skills and knowledge of cardiovascular testing procedures.
- Strong organizational, scheduling, and resource management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in medical software and electronic medical records.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- CPR certification.

Pay: $44.00-$48.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Education:
- DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:
- Supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
- Cardiovascular testing and procedures: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterloo, ON

📌 Lead Cardiovascular Technologist (Waterloo)
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