3214-NOC

Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists

(NOC 32123)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$75,082
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
310

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

 

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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Annual Earnings

$75,082

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$39.10/hr
Median$36.00/hr
Low$31.20/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

560

% Employed Full Time

55%
Source: 2021 Census

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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Job Titles

Cardiac stress technologist
Cardiology supervisor
Cardiology technologist
Electrocardiographic (ECG) technologist
Electrocardiography technologist
Electroencephalograph (EEG) technologist
Electromyography (EMG) technologist
Electroneurodiagnostic (END) technologist
Electroneurophysiology (ENP) technologist

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
    and
    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.

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  • Diagnostic Technology & Related
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Skills

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Active Listening

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.

74%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

71%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

65%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

64%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

64%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

60%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

59%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

56%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

55%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

53%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

560
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

310
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo Not available Not available
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 220 2.1%
North Coast and Nechako Not available Not available
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 40 1.8%
Vancouver Island/Coast 60 1.2%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Health Care And Social Assistance310
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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