Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists
High opportunity occupation
Career Overview
Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.
People in this occupation:
- Operate electrocardiogram and other electronic equipment to record cardiac activity of patients to help with the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
- Operate electroencephalographic, electromyographic and other electrophysiological diagnostic equipment to assist physicians in diagnosing diseases, injuries and abnormalities
- Work in hospitals, medical laboratories, and clinics
Job Titles
Duties
Cardiology technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Run electrocardiogram and other electronic equipment to record patient cardiac activity
- Do cardiovascular procedures and tests, such as electrocardiograms, exercise tolerance tests, ambulatory monitoring and scanning of tapes, pacemaker analysis and follow-up, and holter arrhythmia scanning
- Record and assess cardiac activity and provide preliminary reports of tests
- Care for patients during procedures and tests
- Prepare reports for interpretation by cardiologists
- Reprogram pacemakers according to required standards
- Check cardiology equipment to make sure it operates properly
- May analyze test and notify physician or other health-care professionals
- May give certain drugs under direct supervision of physician
- May document and record pacemaker implant threshold measurements under direct supervision of cardiac surgeon
- May supervise and train students, other cardiology technologists and nurses
Electrophysiological technologists perform some or all of the following duties:
- Review patient's case history and assess nature of problem to determine procedures and tests required
- Attach diagnostic equipment to patients and ensure their comfort and safety
- Operate diagnostic equipment such as electroencephalographic and evoked potential equipment to record the electrical activity of the brain and cranial and central nervous systems
- Operate electromyographic equipment to conduct electrophysiological nerve conduction velocity tests and to assist physicians in conducting electrophysiological tests such as muscle strength and repetitive stimulation
- Take notes on the recorded graph to identify interference such as poor electrode contact or patient movement
- Prepare recordings and reports of findings for physicians to aid in the diagnosis of neurological disorders
- Check, calibrate and perform routine maintenance of diagnostic equipment
- Train and supervise students, technicians or other electroencephalograph technologists
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
560% Employed Full Time
55%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in an indoor medical environment
- Workers may be exposed to bacteria or viruses that could cause illness
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Cardiology technologists require completion of a two-year college diploma program in cardiology technology
and
Supervised practical training - Cardiology technologists require registration with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists in all provinces except Quebec
- Electroencephalograph and other diagnostic technologists require completion of a two-year college or hospital-based program in electrophysiology technology
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Supervised practical training - Registration with the Canadian Board of Electroencephalograph Technologists is available for electroencephalograph technologists and is usually required by employers
- Registration with the Association of Electromyography Technologists of Canada is available for electromyography technologists and is usually required by employers
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Diagnostic Technology & Related
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
560Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kootenay | 10 | 1.8% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 360 | 64.3% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 80 | 14.3% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 105 | 18.8% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
390Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 270 | 2.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 2.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 90 | 2.3% |
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 390 |
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