Saskatchewan Cardiology Technologists Association |
WHAT IS A CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST? Cardiology Technologists are health care professionals that provide information needed in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. WHAT EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED TO BECOME A TECH? Anyone who wants to work as a Cardiology Technologist must:
DUTIES OF CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGISTS Cardiology Technologists are responsible for performing diagnostic testing and monitoring of heart function alongside other health care professionals. Some of these duties include:
PERSONAL CHARTERISTICS NEEDED TO BE A CARDIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST To work as a Cardiology Technologist, you must possess qualities that allow you to work consistently with patients who feel unwell or afraid. Some necessary qualities include:
Cardiology Technologists in Saskatchewan are often employed in physically demanding health care environments. As such, you must have the ability to:
WHERE AND WHEN DO CARDIO TECHS WORK IN SASKATCHEWAN? Currently, Cardiology Technologists in Saskatchewan are primarily hired in hospital settings. These positions, most commonly:
PART 1: How to learn more about becoming a Cardiology Technologist in Saskatchewan: 1. Contact a location that you may be interested in working at. Locations across Saskatchewan that hire Cardiology Technologists include:
2. Research colleges that offer Cardiology Technology Diploma programs Colleges that allow you to learn while living in Saskatchewan are :
3. What type of job opportunities, wages, and benefits are available for Cardiology Technologists? Types of jobs opportunities:
Salary and benefits: All Cardiology Technologists working in a hospital setting are represented by a union. Therefore, all wages and benefits are outlined by each union’s collective agreement.
PART 2: Steps to becoming a Cardiology Technologist 1. Choose a school that has a Saskatchewan accredited Cardiology Technologist Diploma program You can refer to the Canadian Medical Association website for a full list of Canadian accredited programs: https://www.cma.ca/En/Pages/cardiology-technology.aspx The majority of students based out of Saskatchewan, and those wanting to work in Saskatchewan, have gone to one of the two schools listed below: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) - distance learning program Stenberg College - on-line based program Mohawk College - classroom based program - Hamilton, ON Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick - based in New Brunswick
2. Enrolling in a program Each school has a list of program admission requirements needed to enter into the Cardiology Technology Diploma program. You can find this information on each individual college website.
3. Once you have started the Cardiology Technology program Each college is responsible for providing you with locations and dates for your clinical/practical experiences. Ensure you have the requirements necessary to start you clinical before your start date. Such requirements may include: CPR training, immunizations, etc. These will be provided by your college. Application for a student membership can be found on the SCTA website: All students who successfully complete their Cardiology Technology Diploma program, must write a national exam with the CSCT (Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists) to become a nationally registered Cardiology Technologist
PART 3: Writing the CSCT National Exam All the information you need to know about the CSCT exam can be found at the CSCT website www.csct.ca or www.scta.ca under the Exam Candidate tab. This site will provide you with all the information you need from start to finish; from when and how to apply, to practice exams, to what to bring with you to the exam.
PART 4: After the National exam Once you have successfully completed the Cardiology Technology Diploma program and passed the CSCT national exam, you are considered a Registered Cardiology Technologist. At this point, you are certified to work anywhere in Canada, congratulations!
Information about CEUs and annual memberships are located on the SCTA website: www.scta.ca |