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
Medical Records Clerk
Full-Time Temporary Medical Records Clerk – 6-month position expiring January 2024, date to be confirmed once the start date has been set, with the possibility of extension. 35-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
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:
To ensure smooth day to day clerical operations of the medical records department to support multiple areas within the clinic. To perform clerical duties related to creating and maintaining patient records, patient chart retrieval and filing, requesting of medical records, while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Qualifications:
- Medical Secretary diploma from a recognized program or experience in a medical office preferred.
- 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.
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, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
How to apply: careers@kawarthacardiology.com
Echosonographer
Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) in Peterborough, Ontario is accepting applications for a full-time Cardiac Sonographer. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who shares our passion to deliver excellent patient-focused care.
Kawartha Cardiology is a 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. 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.
KCC is able to offer subsidized living accommodations during a transition to the city and generous relocation bonus to help cover long distance moves for successful candidates. KCC pays competitive wages and benefits and provides opportunities for career advancement.
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)
- Minimum of one-year recent practical experience in Echocardiography
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Contact: careers@kawarthacardiology.com
Registered Cardiovascular Technologist – Ambulatory Monitoring Department
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
***Remote scanning not available***
Qualifications:
- CSCT registered and in good standing
- New graduates welcome to apply!
- Demonstrated knowledge of 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
RN in the Integrated Vascular Management Clinic
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 full-time Monday to Friday position working 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 3 to 5 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, coronary care and commonly associated comorbidities
- 3-5 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).
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
How to apply: E-mail your resume to careers@kawarthacardiology.com
Our Community
Kawartha Cardiology is located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario and has several outreach locations in surrounding counties. Our community offers a unique quality of life with its mix of city life, cottage country relaxation, natural scenery, and unique points of interest. The cost of living and real estate throughout the Kawarthas is more affordable than other urban and suburban areas comparable in size throughout Ontario. When you work and live in the Peterborough area, you will spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying life.
Peterborough Economic Development describes our community as: “A thriving City, Peterborough has all of the shops, services, and amenities that anyone could possibly need. Rich in arts, culture, and heritage, the community is renowned for producing musicians and artists – and also for attracting world-renowned artists to our many venues and festivals. We offer an incredibly inviting restaurant scene – known for its culturally diverse use of area meats, dairy, and produce. With an abundance of nationally recognized retail chains in the suburbs of the City, our downtown offers a multitude of theatres, shops, restaurants, pubs, and bars to choose from. No matter the atmosphere, you can find it here, in Peterborough.”
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).