- Professional
- Oficina en Iqaluit
Title: Cardiology Technician
Department: Health
Community: Iqaluit
Requisition Number: 373
Type of Employment: Indeterminate
Salary range: $80,924 to $91,843 per year, 37.5 hours/week
Northern Allowance: $16,008 per year
Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Closing date: November 21, 2025 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.
Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Services, the Cardiology Technician will provide accurate electrocardiogram (ECG) and Holter monitor services to both inpatients and outpatients as required by the medical staff while maintaining hospital standards within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. The technician will perform diagnostic cardiac procedures and clerical work associated with the diagnostic imaging services and will assist and support the efforts of the Diagnostic Imaging team by providing the following services: coordinate and communicate diagnostic appointments with patients, emergency department, in-patient ward, clinics, and communities across the region and at times the territory. The incumbent will assist in the basic quality assurance and maintenance of the equipment and will promote a safe work environment for both patients and staff. The position will provide support for the Diagnostic imaging in the day-to-day operations of the department. The technician provides electrocardiogram and holter monitor services based on referrals from physicians by undertaking the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Performs and records ECGs across hospital departments, ensuring timely submission to Cardiologists and accurate distribution of interpreted results.
- Conducts Holter monitor hookups for inpatients and outpatients, manages regional device coordination, and enters data into Icentia and Meditech systems.
- Maintains ECG equipment in safe, clean, and operational condition, and provides technical training on lead placement and basic interpretation to clinical staff.
- Schedules and coordinates diagnostic appointments across multiple units and communities, ensuring efficient patient flow and timely communication of results.
- Provides clear instructions to patients regarding examination procedures and handles call-backs, cancellations, and rescheduling with professionalism.
- Supports diagnostic services through accurate patient registration, record updates, report distribution, and adherence to retention policies using Meditech.
- Responds to inquiries related to ECGs, Holter monitors, and appointments with clarity and professionalism, ensuring high-quality patient and staff support.
Qualifications
The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are:
- A high school diploma and a certificate/diploma from an accredited college as a Cardiology Technician.
- One year experience working in a health care setting.
- An acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered.
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in English is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
- The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
- Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
- Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
- Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
- Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.
About Company
Company
The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.
