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Cardiovascular Technologist

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Tuned into vital signs

Patients with multiple health conditions can suddenly go from stable to acute condition. During testing, cardiology technologists operate several recorders to observe the patient and notify the appropriate health-care professional if the patient’s medical condition changes.

Using monitors, scanners, and analyzers, they make recordings as well as set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to keep it working properly.

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Compensation


$31.13 - $46.69 per hour

Other benefits

Education


Cardiology technology certificate

Duties

  • Operate patient monitors/recorders, observe patient status, and notify health-care professionals of any changes in medical condition
  • Utilize analyzers, scanners, and monitors to perform recordings as well as set up, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment
  • Transport equipment and/or assist with patient transfers
  • Train new staff and educate other hospital staff regarding cardiology technology and procedures

Make a Difference

  • Accurately monitor patients’ medical conditions and ensure timely medical assistance as needed
  • Notify appropriate health care professionals if patient status changes
  • Ensure lifesaving equipment is working properly
  • Educate other members of the health care team on equipment being used

Work Collaboratively

  • Work primarily independently, but also with patients, physicians, technologists, and other staff
  • Work in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, laboratories, and clinics

Grow Your Career

  • Additional training and certification
  • Teaching and training
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a cardiology technologist in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).