Summary Cardiac Technician in the South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region
Find key facts and figures about working as a cardiac technician. The following information is applicable to all Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (NOC 32123).
Description
Cardiology technologists operate electrocardiogram equipment and use medical imaging technologies to record cardiac activity of patients to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of heart disease. Electrophysiological diagnostic technologists operate electroencephalographic, electromyographic and other electrophysiological diagnostic equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases, injuries and abnormalities. Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group. They are employed in clinics, hospitals and medical laboratories.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$34.10/hour
Median wage in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
10 jobs
advertised in Newfoundland and Labrador
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Competencies
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
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