Cardiology Technologist A selection of seats will be reserved for out of town students who wish to stay and work in their home community, from areas including but not limited to: Greater Victoria North Vancouver Island (Nanaimo, Alberni, Campbell River, Comox, Cowichan) Kamloops Okanagan (Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton) Northern BC (Prince George, Dawson Creek, Quesnel, Vanderhoof) Kootenays (Castlegar, Trail, Nelson and Grand Forks) Alberta (Calgary, Edmonton) *NEW* – online application process for out of town applicants WISHING TO STAY AND WORK IN THEIR HOME COMMUNITY. Contact us today to learn more. Overview Technology is already critically important in the healthcare field, and its value will continue to increase in the future. You can be at the forefront of this rapidly evolving area of healthcare delivery by becoming a Cardiology Technologist. As a graduate of the Stenberg College Cardiology Technologist Diploma Program, you’ll be prepared to enter hospital and clinical settings with the skills necessary to conduct a wide variety of diagnostic procedures including ECG, Stress Tests, Holter Monitoring, and Event Monitoring. You’ll begin your career with total confidence, having spent significant amounts of time with hands-on exercises and in clinical settings under professional supervision during your program. If you’re interested in a career that combines cardiology and technology, keep reading to learn more about becoming a Cardiology Technologist... Typical Job Duties Some typical job duties of a Cardiology Technologist include: Performing a standard 12-lead ECG Performing a special lead ECG, such as 18-lead, Lewis lead, Fontaine leads, and signal averaging Interpreting ECG tracings Preparing patients for graded Exercise Tolerance Testing Performing graded Exercise Tolerance Tests Interpreting and recognizing arrhythmias (especially life-threatening arrhythmias) Hooking up Holter ambulatory monitors Scanning Holter monitor recordings and generating reports for physicians Hooking up 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitors Generating reports from the ambulatory blood pressure monitors for physicians Preparing and instructing patients in the use of cardiac event monitors Generating reports from event monitors for physicians Measuring pacemaker lead threshold during pacemaker lead implants Performing phlebotomy Potential Employers As a Cardiology Technologist, you’ll find opportunities for employment in a: Hospital Private clinic Private laboratory Cardiac diagnostic equipment company (in sales or technical support) Pharmaceutical company Program Goals The Stenberg College Cardiology Technologist Program provides students with all the skills necessary for employment as a Cardiology Technologist in Canada and prepares students to write the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) National Examination. The overall program goals are to prepare graduates who: Demonstrate the knowledge base, skills and attitudes consistent with industry expectations for an entry level Cardiology Technologist as outlined in the CSCT National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP2007); Excel in the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT) National Certification Exam Gain employment in the field within 6 months (or less) of graduation. Clinical Placement Information Clinical placements are a required component of the program. This is an exciting time for students as they come to realize how the program has prepared them with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed within the workplace. Stenberg College has established clinical site partnerships throughout British Columbia and Alberta. There are a number of local practicum placements, within the lower mainland, as well as placements which will require travel (BC Interior; Vancouver Island; Calgary, Alberta). Qualified applicants are informed where they will be placed prior to their decision to register; a merit-based ranking of candidates, through committee, determines whether a program seat is offered with a local or non-local placement. Applicant suitability for the program/field is determined through the quality of the admissions application (see Program Admission Requirements) along with a candidate’s personal and professional qualifications as explored through the interview process. Wages and Career Outlook Wage and career outlook information is difficult to predict. Unlike other occupations, opportunities in healthcare are driven by current government policy rather than the business cycle. Based on employment statistics gathered by Stenberg College, the wage range of Cardiology Technologists is from $25.23 - $31.44 per hour depending on experience and location. The following list shows some other sources for career research. By no means is this a comprehensive list, but it is a place to start: BC Work Futures Fraser Health Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Vancouver Island Health Authority Provincial Government Jobbank Alberta Occupational Profiles Ontario Job Futures Is This Program for You? It is if you: like a fast-paced work environment with a variety of daily tasks would like to work side-by-side with specialists such as cardiologists and interns in diagnosing cardiac diseases want to contribute to the wellness of others can see yourself working in hospitals or diagnostic clinics with various healthcare professionals are technically inclined and comfortable with technology/machinery Program Admission Requirements Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent Grade 12 Biology (minimum grade C+) Grade 12 English (minimum grade C+) Students completing the English requirement at a high school in a country other than Canada and who have English as a second language, must complete an acceptable English Assessment – IELTS, TOEFL, CELBAN or an ICES Evaluation Grade 11 Math or Grade 12 Applied Math (minimum grade C+) Grade 11 Science – Chemistry or Physics (minimum grade C+) Passing Stenberg College Entrance Examination Successful completion of a short written essay Passing Verbal Test of English if English is a Second Language Passing formal entrance interview with a score of 70% or more Final selection interview (panel) Students must provide the following to their Program Advisor prior to program start: Acceptable criminal record check Acceptable medical examination report Negative TB test report or clear chest X-ray Immunizations as required by industry at time of application Duration and Financing Duration: 60 weeks including a practicum Financing: You could be eligible for ELMS funding, government student loans and other financing options; the Stenberg College Financial Aid Officer would be happy to provide further assistance. 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