February is Heart Month
Published Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Jonelle Czerwinski (RCT/Cardiac Sonographer), Dallon Lamarche (RCT/Cardiac Sonographer), Laura MacMillan (RCT/Pacemaker Technologist), Cassandra Tavares (ECG Technician), and Alyssa Harju-Ogima (ECG Technician).
On February 14, as part of Heart Month, we at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) recognize the dedication and expertise of our Registered Cardiology Technologists (RCTs) and Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technicians who play a vital role in the Cardiac Diagnostics Department
RCTs are highly trained health care professionals who contribute to every aspect of cardiology, working in specialized areas such as:
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Electrocardiography (ECG) - capturing heart rhythms to assist in diagnosis
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Echocardiography (Echo Lab) - using ultrasound to assess heart function
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Pacemaker Clinic - monitoring and ensuring pacemakers are functioning properly
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Stress Laboratory - conducting exercise and pharmacological stress tests to evaluate how the heart functions under exertion
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Cardiac Catheterization Lab - assisting with pacemaker programming during device insertions
Cardiology Technologists are integral to patient care, working alongside cardiologists and other health care physicians to ensure timely and accurate diagnose for heart patients across our region.
To become an RCT, you must first complete a Canadian Society of Cardiology Technologists (CSCT)-approved Cardiology Technology program and successfully pass the CSCT National Exam. There are many schools across the county with multiple delivery methods to suit most everyone's situation.
RCTs are in high demand and there is the option of on the job training for those enrolled in an online program. To learn more about joining our team, please visit jobs.tbrhsc.net.
Join us in celebrating our incredible Cardiac Diagnostics team and their dedication to heart health!