Company Description
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outpatient Cardiac Rehab Program provides patients with exercise, education and support after a cardiovascular event. Part of the program consists of Cardiopulmonary Exercise testing, performed by a team of Cardiology Technologists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of related experience preferred
• Graduate of a Cardiology program recognized by the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT)
• Certification with CSCT preferred
• Current BCLS certificate
• Demonstrated ability to interpret ECGs, identifying cardiac arrhythmias, and electrocardiographic signs of myocardial ischemia/infarction on ECGs
• Experience working with the EPIC system is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Committed to continuous education and training
• Proven problem solving and efficiencies in decision making skills
• A friendly, empathetic and respectful demeanor, and the ability work independently and collaboratively
  Additional Information

• Manages patient identification, preparation, and safety to ensure accuracy prior to examination, and maintaining confidentiality
• Executes all cardiac testing procedures such as recording ECGs, stress testing, gas analysis and ambulatory BP monitoring in alignment with CSCT standards
• Works collaboratively with physicians to provide patient intake medical assessments
• Collects and documents patient information in the electronic patient record (Epic) efficiently and accurately
• Analyzes tests to create summarized preliminary reports for physicians
• Confirms all quality control assessments as required
• Ensure emergency equipment is ready for use at all times
• Works in alignment with best practices, related policies, and the health and safety legislation, and consider all reasonable precautions
• Complies to UHN’s standards and procedures for appropriate equipment maintenance
• Manages the efficiency and effectiveness of equipment and instrument performance
• Supports learners in the clinical environment
• Other duties when needed
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