Careers

ABOUT US

At Kawartha Cardiology, our first priority is the highest possible quality of patient care. Every team member, whether Clerical Support, Health Services, Nursing or other direct patient care, as well as our Physicians contribute and strive to maintain this goal everyday. Respect, trust and collaboration are the values we champion, with our employees, patients, and community. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for our staff to better serve our patients and our community. Contact us today for more information about available employment opportunities and where to send your resume.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Full time/permanent Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC), located within the Kawartha Cardiology Clinic in Peterborough, Ontario is accepting applications for a full time/permanent Nuclear Medicine Technologist who either has experience as, or interest in pursuing their Radiation Safety Officer certification to join our team!

Peterborough is a perfect location for health care professionals who want to experience a community grounded in arts and cultural events with an emphasis on outdoor living, expansive trails, waterways and greenspaces.  Peterborough offers diverse restaurants, multiple centres of faith, and access to excellent schools, including both a college and university.

The Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) is a busy, progressive, fully accredited, state-of-the-art facility serving a large geographic population. There are 8 Cardiologists and over 80 clinical and support staff at KCC. KCC works collaboratively with the hospital to provide diagnostic services, offering an extensive range of services including specialized programs in cardiology, vascular, stroke, and diabetes care. We offer a generous sign-on bonus, subsidized living accommodations if transitioning to the city, competitive wages, a benefit program, paid time off, a pension program with matching employer contributions and opportunities for career advancement.

This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, no evenings or weekends.

Role Summary:

• Utilize safe practices in the handling of radioactive and biological materials in compliance with posted notices and CNSC license conditions
• Use radiation monitoring equipment and perform contamination monitoring and decontamination as required
• Prepare, assay and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients
• Perform angiocath insertion and intravenous injections
• Preparing patients to be scanned on the Gamma Cameras; instructing or assisting patients during procedures
• Perform Nuclear Cardiology testing (ie. myocardial perfusion imaging, resting MUGA, Thallium viability study.)
• Collaborate with Stress Team to perform safe nuclear stress testing (both Exercise and Pharmacological: Persantine and Dobutamine)
• Perform ECG gating
• Maintain appropriate records
• Communicate with patients, physicians and other staff
• Maintain membership and attendance on the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Reports to Department Lead, Cardiovascular Clinical Coordinator and Executive Cardiologists.

Qualifications:

• Experience as Radiation Safety Officer an asset (or willingness to certify)
• Experience in DSPECT camera is an asset, but not required,
• Compliance with all government regulations
• Conducts examinations in accordance with KCC and KDI protocols, policies and procedures
• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Current membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS)
• Basic Life Support (CPR)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Types: Permanent Full Time position

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Work Location: In person

Contact:  careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Registered Nurse – Integrated Vascular Management Clinic – Temporary Mat Leave

Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) is looking for an experienced RN to join our Integrated Vascular Management Clinic team. We are looking for an exceptional individual who shares our passion to deliver excellent patient-focused care.

This is a temporary full-time Monday to Friday position (maternity leave coverage of approximately 12-18 months, (*with potential to extend*). The ideal candidate will work in collaboration with our cardiologists to provide physical assessment and health teaching and ongoing patient management.

The ideal candidate will have an in depth understanding of cardiovascular health and the issues that arise from vascular disease. The candidate must have demonstrated an ability to teach and support patients and to work as a cooperative team member.

The candidate must have a current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and be a member of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, both in good standing with a minimum 2 years recent cardiac experience (acute care, cath lab, telemetry).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• works in collaboration with cardiologists to provide ongoing patient management and illness prevention
• performs physical ‘head to toe’ assessments
• provides health teaching and support to patients
• analyzes and interprets ECGs
• analyzes and interprets lab values
• assess and treat patient symptoms (chest pain, BP changes)

Qualifications:

• Current, valid registration with College of Nurses (CNO)
• Current, valid membership with Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Certification in Coronary Care 1 (an asset)
• Excellent knowledge of ECG and arrhythmias interpretation
• Excellent knowledge of cardiac medications
• Advanced knowledge of cardiovascular disease, heart failure coronary care and commonly associated comorbidities
• 2 years recent cardiac experience (Acute Care, Cath Lab, Telemetry)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills

Kawartha Cardiology is a busy, progressive facility that houses 7 cardiologists, over 80 clinical and support staff to serve a large geographical population. Our facility offers an extensive range of services including specialized programs in vascular, stroke, diabetes and cardiac care. KCC offers competitive wages, a benefit program, and a pension program with matching employer contributions.

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Contact:  careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Full-Time Permanent Registered Cardiovascular Technologist

Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC)in Peterborough ON is a busy, progressive facility with 8 Cardiologists and over 100 clinical and support staff, serving a large geographical population. Our facility offers an extensive range of services including specialized programs in vascular, stroke, diabetes and cardiac care.

This is a full time permanent position for a Registered Cardiovascular Technologist to join the Ambulatory Monitoring Department.

Monday to Friday- 8am to 430pm.

Role Summary:

• Scan and create preliminary holter and blood pressure monitor reports for Cardiologist Interpretation.

• Apply holter and blood pressure monitors to patients.
• Patient education
• Cleaning/Disinfecting/Maintaining equipment.
• PRHC In-Pt holter hook up (reliable personal transportation needed)
• Report to the Ambulatory Monitoring Team Lead and Cardiologists as required.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• On-Site

***Remoting scanning not available***

Qualifications:

• CSCT and/or OSCT registered and in good standing

• New graduates welcome to apply!
• Demonstrated knowledge of advanced ECG Interpretation.
• Ability to perform and interpret patient’s vital signs
• Knowledge of cardiac medications
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients.
• Excellent time management skills
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Able to perform manual blood pressures
• Proficient on computers and familiar with navigating an EMR.
• Basic Life Support (CPR)

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Contact:  careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Full-Time Temporary Clerical Support / Medical Records Clerk

Full-Time Temporary Clerical Support / Medical Records Clerk. 9-month temporary position expiring December 2024, with the possibility of extension. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday shifts.

Kawartha Cardiology is a busy, progressive facility that houses 7 Cardiologists, over 80 clinical and support staff to serve a large geographical population. Our facility offers an extensive range of services including specialized programs in vascular, stroke, diabetes, and cardiac care.

Role Summary:

The Clerical Support / Medical Records Clerk is responsible for various tasks within the department as required. These tasks may include filing and pulling of paper patient charts for upcoming appointments, paper chart or electronic chart preparation for physician review for patient appointment, retrieving prior records of patients, receiving, and processing incoming paper patient records, tracking the location of patient records, scanning, and attaching medical records for the electronic medical record, and indexing patient records and custodianship for patient chart status assignment and any other clerical support duties as assigned. The successful candidate is expected to work all shifts scheduled and outlined in their employment agreement.

Qualifications:

• Medical Secretary diploma from a recognized program or experience in a medical office environment preferred.
• Understanding & Compliance of confidentiality and privacy under the PHIPA.
• Knowledge of medical terminology & abbreviations.
• Excellent customer service skills, pleasant positive manner
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and re-prioritize work.
• Ability to deal professionally, collaboratively, and effectively with physicians, team members and the public.
• Ability to manage multiple demands within specified timelines.
• Proficiency in an EMR system, Microsoft Office & Word programs and the ability to operate office equipment (photocopier, scanner & fax).

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 9 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Contact:  careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Part Time/Casual Cardiac Echo Sonographer

Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) in Peterborough, Ontario is accepting applications for a part-time/ casual Cardiac Sonographer! We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who shares our passion to deliver excellent patient-focused care. KCC offers subsidized living accommodations during a transition to the city, attractive remuneration and competitive wages!

Kawartha Cardiology is a busy, progressive, fully accredited, state-of-the-art facility serving a large geographic population. There are 7 Cardiologists and over 80 clinical and support staff at KCC. The clinic is outside the Peterborough hospital and works collaboratively with the hospital to provide diagnostic services. Our facility offers an extensive range of services including specialized programs in vascular, stroke, diabetes and cardiac care. We perform transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, paediatric echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms.

The successful applicant must be able to perform high quality transthoracic echocardiograms to assess the cardiac structure and function of the heart. They must be able to provide accurate information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualification and Relevant Experience:

• Completion of a recognized post diploma echocardiography program or recognized equivalent.
• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with CMRITO.
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
• Registration with the American Registry of Medical Diagnostic Sonographers (ARMDS) or Sonography Canada (CARDUP)
• New grads welcome!
• Transesophageal Echo, Paediatric Echo and/or Stress Echo experience would be an asset.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Must be able to work effectively with other team members, patients, and family members.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and properly maintain all equipment
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a busy workload in a high-volume area.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement.

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Contact:  careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Full time Echo Sonographer

Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) in Peterborough, Ontario is accepting applications for a full-time/permanent Cardiac Sonographer! We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who shares our passion to deliver excellent patient-focused care. KCC offers a generous sign-on bonus, subsidized living accommodations if transitioning to the city, competitive wages, a benefit program, paid time off, a pension program with matching employer contributions and opportunities for career advancement.

Kawartha Cardiology is a busy, progressive, fully accredited, state-of-the-art facility serving a large geographic population. There are 7 Cardiologists and over 80 clinical and support staff at KCC. The clinic is outside the Peterborough hospital and works collaboratively with the hospital to provide diagnostic services. Our facility offers an extensive range of services including specialized programs in vascular, stroke, diabetes and cardiac care. We perform transthoracic echocardiograms, exercise and Dobutamine stress echocardiograms, paediatric echocardiograms, and transesophageal echocardiograms.

The successful applicant must be able to perform high quality transthoracic echocardiograms to assess the cardiac structure and function of the heart. They must be able to provide accurate information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualification and Relevant Experience:

• Completion of a recognized post diploma echocardiography program or recognized equivalent.
• Registered as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with CMRITO.
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
• Registration with the American Registry of Medical Diagnostic Sonographers (ARMDS) or Sonography Canada (CARDUP)
• New grads welcome!
• Transesophageal Echo, Paediatric Echo and/or Stress Echo experience would be an asset.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently or as a team member.
• Must be able to work effectively with other team members, patients, and family members.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and properly maintain all equipment
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a busy workload in a high-volume area.
• Reliable, consistent attendance is a requirement.

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Contact: careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Kawartha Diagnostic Imaging (KDI) is looking for a skilled and certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our dynamic team!

The successful applicant will be able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team and will have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, co-workers and physicians.

This is a casual position, one – two days per week, Monday to Friday; no evenings or weekends.

Accepting applicants who are also looking for casual positions.

New grads are encouraged to apply.

Role Summary:

• Utilize safe practices in the handling of radioactive and biological materials in compliance with posted notices and CNSC license conditions
• Use radiation monitoring equipment and perform contamination monitoring and decontamination as required
• Prepare, assay and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients
• Perform angiocath insertion and intravenous injections
• Preparing patients to be scanned on the Gamma Cameras; instructing or assisting patients during procedures
• Perform Nuclear Cardiology testing (ie. myocardial perfusion imaging, resting MUGA, Thallium viability study.)
• Collaborate with Stress Team to perform safe nuclear stress testing (both Exercise and Pharmacological: Persantine and Dobutamine)
• Perform ECG gating
• Maintain appropriate records
• Communicate with patients, physicians and other staff
• Report to Department Lead, Nuclear Radiation Safety Officer, Cardiovascular Clinical Coordinator and Executive Cardiologists.

Qualifications:

• Experience in DSPECT camera is an asset, but not required,
• Compliance with all government regulations
• Conducts examinations in accordance with KCC and KDI protocols, policies and procedures
• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Current membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS)
• Basic Life Support (CPR) an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Kawartha Diagnostic Imaging is a busy and progressive department housed in the Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) with 7 Cardiologists, over 80 clinical and support staff to serve a large geographical population. Our facility offers an extensive range of services including specialized programs in vascular, stroke, diabetes and cardiac care.

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Part-time hours: 16-24 per week

Work Location: In person

Contact:  careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Recruitment Process

While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).