The West Nipissing General Hospital was built in 1977 and boasts a clean, modern facility, with over 100 beds in operation at any given time. The Hospital operates a 24/7 Emergency Department serviced by General Practitioners, visiting Surgeons, Anesthetists, and Internists.

The West Nipissing General Hospital hosts regular cardiology, urology, nephrology, otolaryngology, endoscopy, surgical lumps & bumps and psychiatry clinics and consultation visits by specialists. There exists an excellent referral relationship between West Nipissing General Hospital and the Regional Health Centre in North Bay and Health Sciences North in Sudbury. The West Nipissing General Hospital is the sponsoring agency for a community Mental Health and Addictions Program. 

The West Nipissing General Hospital collaborates with the Ontario Telemedicine Network to provide consultations and follow-up visits with specialists. In addition, Ontario Telemedicine Network hosts numerous education events for both staff members and physicians. The West Nipissing General Hospital offers a satellite Oncology program through the Regional Cancer Program of Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Chemotherapy services are provided to the residents of West Nipissing

The E.C.G. Technician performs cardiac testing to assist the physician in the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiac disease.  The E.C.G. Technician works in compliance with all Hospital policies and procedures.   

Status: TEMPORARY, CASUAL

Department: DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Shift: Days

Language: Bilingualism (French & English) an asset    

Salary: $27.09 - $27.92 per hour (as per CUPE Collective Agreement)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Electrocardiography course
• Basic 12 Lead Interpretation course
• Related experience an asset
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel & Word)
•  Ability to learn and operate Hospital specific software applications
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with limited direct supervision as well as collaboratively within a team
• Related health care experience an asset
• Up to date immunizations required, including COVID-19.