Job Description

Job Description
The Technologist – Cardiovascular (EP) participates in all activities contributing to the development of the Invasive and Non Invasive Cardiology services including but not limited to: Cardiovascular Information system build, formulation of policies and procedures relating to Cardiology services, assisting Sidra education specialists with development of orientation and continuing education requirements for Cardiovascular Technologists. The Technologist provides specialist technical expertise for the Electrophysiology and Pacing program and assists with the Invasive and Non Invasive programs as deemed necessary.

Responsibilities
Plans, delivers and evaluates clinical education, grounding strategies in adult education theory and evidence based practice
Provides specialist cardiac rhythm management expertise in the field of cardiac pacing, ICDs and implantable loop recorders
Provides technical expertise in a range of cardiac procedures, including ambulatory ECG analysis, cardiac catheterisation, head-up tilt testing and exercise ECG testing.
Provides technical expertise during pacemaker and ICD implantation
Manages pacemaker and ICD clinics
Supervises exercise ECG tests and tilt tests
Ensures patient safety during direct patient care
Performs hemodynamic monitoring/recording for cardiac catheterization
Participates in the emergency on-call rotation
Assesses learning needs and professional capabilities related to the specialty area and individual staff assigned in that area
Designs, delivers, assesses, evaluates and continuously improves learning (including e-learning) in line with identified needs and planned outcomes.
Under the supervision of the Manager, administers and manages clinical education and orientation in line with policy and reporting requirements
Promotes and works collaboratively in a team environment to achieve planned outcomes
Supports the assessment of clinical competence and audits compliance with Sidra standards of care
Documents and reports all clinical education activities against policy and compliance standards including progress and potential problems
Participates in the build of the Cardiovascular Information system, becoming a super user and trainer for operational staff.
Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

Education

BSc (Hons.) clinical physiology or equivalent (RCVT)

Experience

5+ years as a senior Cardiac Technologist or RCVT

2+ Years specialized experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory

Certification and Licensure

Registered as Clincial Physiologist/Cardiovascular or equivalent

Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of pacemaker and ICD programming

Knowledge Cardiology specific policies, protocols and guidelines

Ability to set up and use hemodynamic recording and monitoring equipment in cardiac catheterization laboratory

Broad knowledge of technical cardiology

Ability to interpret data and write reports of findings

Resuscitation skills including defibrillation

Ability to interpret ECG data and write a report of findings on ambulatory ECG recording

Skilled in communicating with patients to explain test procedures and give instructions on how to operate equipment

Resting ECGs

Ambulatory blood pressure recording

Exercise ECG testing

Head-up tilt testing

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Fluency in written and spoken English