New Information for Members
The ABC's of CEU's
How do I know when to pay my OSCT dues?
OSCT dues are paid on or before December 31st each year. Dues may be paid via e-transfer. Dues notices only need to be submitted when paying by money order. You do not have to submit payment directly to the CSCT. The monies you pay to OSCT in Dues is made up of a combination of OSCT Dues and CSCT Dues. The OSCT Treasurer submits payment to CSCT on your behalf. The CSCT fiscal year runs May to May unlike the OSCT which runs January to December. This allows ample time for the OSCT to submit your Dues portion to the CSCT if your payment is received on time.
How do I pay CSCT Dues?
We now use E-transfer! A Fast, simple pay anywhere solution, using your smart phone! Open your banking app on your phone then select Interact E-Transfer, and add this email: ontsocietyofcardiologytechs@gmail.com to your payees list. Now input your dues amount ($125.00/ year). Next select your appropriate account. Then please add your OSCT and CSCT number in the message field (this helps us add your payment to the right person. Now you’re paid. Your bank statement provides you a digital receipt in your online banking record that it was received. (all dated and time stamped too!)
*Note our system will automatically receive the funds.
** IT IS UNNECESSARY TO FILL IN THE SECRET QUESTION FIELD.
I just wrote and passed the CSCT exam. Do I need to collect CEU`s?
No - Your hard work studying has paid off and counts as the 30 CEU`s during the current 3 year period in which you passed the CSCT exam.
OSCT does not have an office or phone number listed. How do I contact someone?
Please select the relevant Director(s) for your question from the "Contact Us" icon available on the OSCT website. As we are all unpaid volunteers, we will do our best to email you with a response as soon as possible.
Who makes up your Board of Directors?
Members of the Board of Directors are elected OSCT members whom are in good standing with the OSCT and CSCT and whom abide by the CSCT Code of Conduct. Elections are held once a year, or as needed when a vacant position on the Board becomes available.
New FAQ's
Q: What is the difference between the CSCT and OSCT?
A: CSCT – Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists: The National Association which all provincial associations fall under; they administer the exam, set down CEU standards and dues.
OSCT- Ontario Society of Cardiology Technologists: The Provincial branch administering to Ontario members; holds Provincial AGM each May; collects dues on behalf of the CSCT; administers and enforces CEUs; holds one position on the CSCT board and attends quarterly meetings.
Q: Why can’t members contact the board by phone? Why do emails take long to respond to?
A: All board members are volunteers with full-time jobs, families, and other commitments. We do not receive a salary to administer to OSCT business. Most often, we do our work late at night or on weekends as time permits. We do not have a central office nor a phone line for the same reasons. Some members suggested having a board member dedicated to communication with members, which is a great suggestion. To do that, we would need to remunerate that board member. This was done in the past, but it was underutilized and expensive. Once again, this cost would have to be reflected in the due’s members pay every year. For one employee at part time, it would cost each member an additional $25/year, full-time would cost an additional $50/yr. This is a matter we will discuss at a future AGM.
Q: How do we get CEUs during COVID with no in-person meetings?
A: There are a plethora of free online opportunities found here
Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists - Educational Links (csct.ca)
The OSCT website and Facebook page has continued to post opportunities, most of them free.
Q: Why isn’t there a member’s area on the new OSCT website? How do we check our CEUs?
A: In order to create an adequately secured database, and protect your personal information, a decision was made to remove the log in portal from OSCT sites. The CSCT database is routinely updated when CEUs and payments are submitted.
Q: Are we going to have a virtual AGM?
A: The OSCT is working diligently to organize an AGM. We have approached several speakers to provide content for education portion but have been largely unsuccessful thus far. We will update all members via our website once a decision and schedule has been made
Q: Which triennium are we currently in?
A: The current triennium (defined as a 3-year period) began January 01, 2020 and runs until December 31st 2022. 30 CEUs are required to be submitted by December 31st, 2022. In Ontario we do not require 10 CEUs to be submitted annually and CEUs can be submitted at any time during the triennium in any amount. For quicker processing, we highly recommend CEUs be scanned and emailed along with the submission form to ceu@osct.ca as they are acquired.
Q: Why aren’t we regulated? When will that happen?
A: We have been asking this question for 25+ years. The Provincial government has been approached several times and the OSCT even hired a consultant in 2005 to help guide us through this process. We have learned that the process is long, laborious, and expensive. The OSCT board had a meeting in April 2019 with the CMRITO, who went through the same challenges to become regulated to get insider information about the process and advice on how to approach regulation once again. We learned that the process would require funds upwards of $2 million, in funds that the OSCT does not have, along with at least 2 full time and 2 part time paid staff members. Compared to other organizations (i.e. ONA, CMRITO etc.) we have a small membership. We have about 997 active members currently. If we aimed to approach the regulation application in 5 years, to raise the $2 million minimum, the OSCT would have to increase annual dues to $411 per member, per year. This is something to be discussed at a future AGM.
Job Postings
Looking to start in this exciting field? Start right here!
Title: 4 Registered Cardiology Technologists
Opportunity: Permanent Full-Time, Varying shifts from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Posted: May 25, 2022
Description: One Heart Care is Ontario’s largest non-hospital cardiac care and diagnostics clinic operating with 26 Cardiologists and growing. Our collaborative physician-driven cardiac clinic is one of the first of its size in Canada providing on-going professional development and working with the latest state of the art equipment.
Why Join Us:
If you’re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join our state of-the-art clinic; where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless.
Salary: $25/hr. to $35/hr. plus benefits and overtime
Location: 1000 Middlegate Road, Second Floor, Mississauga, Ontario. L4Y 1M3
Requirements: We are currently looking for Cardiology Technologist who have graduated from a recognized Cardiovascular Technologist program and is registered or pending registration, with the Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologist (CSCT)
Duties: ECGs Stress testing, Stress echocardiograms, Nuclear stress testing (stress and persantine), Holter monitor hook up, ABP hook up and disconnect, Holter scanning
Benefits: Health care package On-site parking Over time hours Working with state-of-the-art equipment Professional growth/development opportunities Teaching site (working with 26 Cardiologists)
Contact: info@oneheartcare.ca
Our website: https://www.oneheartcare.ca/
Phone number: (905) 804 7000 |
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Title: Registered Cardiovascular Technologist
Opportunity: Covering a maternity leave - 15-month contract position from June 2022 to September 2023 with the possibility to extend. Monday to Friday- 8am to 4pm
Posted: May 12th 2022
Description: Permanent full time opportunity at Kawartha Cardiology Clinic in Peterborough
Why join us?·
Kawartha Cardiology is a busy, progressive facility with 6 Cardiologists and over 80 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. KCC offers competitive wages, a benefit program, and a pension program with matching employer contributions.
Salary: Not Provided
Location: 327 Charlotte Street | Peterborough, ON, K9J 0B2
Requirements:
CSCT registered and in good standing. • New graduates eligible to write CSCT exam 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)
Duties:
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
Contact: Melody Brooks or email at careers@kawarthacardiology.com
Our website: www.kawarthacardiology.com
Phone: 705-775-0144 ext. 249 (fax) 705-743-6167
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Title: Registered Cardiovascular Technician
Opportunity: Permanent Full time
Posted: Feb 02, 2022
Description: Quinte Health Care (QHC) is a progressive and integrated system of four hospitals working with partners to provide exceptional care to their local communities. Care is provided through four hospitals – Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, and Trenton Memorial Hospital – and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three hospitals, a rehabilitation day hospital, children’s treatment center, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs, and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and surgery
Why Join Us?
With fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, and more than 40 wineries, the Quinte region is an excellent place to live. The array of parks, picturesque beaches, golf courses, and waterfront trails, provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. This dynamic, growing community offers affordable housing in both urban and rural settings and is an easy commute to larger centers such as Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Visit www.bayofquinte.ca to learn more about the region.
Salary: Compensation wage grid from OPSEU Collective Agreement : $30.39 - $34.99
Location: Quinte Health Care (QHC) – all sites
Requirements: Preferred • Six months’ clinical experience within the last 12-month period. • Three months’ clinical experience within a hospital setting within the last twelve-month period is an asset. • Previous experience with Holter monitoring and cardiac exercise stress testing is an asset • Successful completion of a recognized course in Cardiovascular Technology. • A member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Technology (CSCT) and/or the Ontario Society of Cardiovascular Technology (OSCT) • Current CPR or BCLS certificate. • Must be able to accept direction and work with minimum supervision. • Must have satisfactory work performance in present position • Must have proven good attendance record. • Must be able to travel amongst some QHC facilities.
Duties: • Perform cardiovascular tests: adult and pediatric Electrocardiographs, Exercise Stress Testing, and Holter Monitor hookups and Scanning. • Register patient and exam in Meditech. Complete patient exam logbook and handle patient files. • Ensure patient appointments are handled in a prompt and efficient manner. • Maintain equipment and supply levels. • Participate in QA activities related to department. • Sanitize work area. • Liaise with physicians, hospital staff and others where applicable and appropriate regarding test results. • Other duties as assigned
Contact: humanresources@qhc.on.ca
Our website: https://www.qhc.on.ca/career-centre-s4.php
Phone number: Not Provided
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