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ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$47K - CA$55K/yr

The Intervention Specialist supports the educational and behavioral goals of all students with a focus on students with an Individualized Education Program. Responsibilities of the Intervention ...

ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB

CA$44K - CA$55K/yr

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Lincoln Park Academy in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are ...

ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$44K - CA$55K/yr

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking highly qualified Intervention Specialists at Lincoln Park Academy in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are ...

ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$51K - CA$55K/yr

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Cornerstone Academy - Elementary in Westerville, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all ...

ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$51K - CA$55K/yr

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Cornerstone Academy - Elementary in Westerville, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all ...

ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$44K - CA$55K/yr

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Broadway Academy at Mount Pleasant in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all ...

ACCEL Schools

Intervention Specialist

Calgary, AB

CA$44K - CA$55K/yr

About the Team ACCEL Schools is seeking a highly qualified Intervention Specialist at Broadway Academy at Mount Pleasant in Cleveland, Ohio dedicated to providing a superior education for all ...

Alberta Health Services

Registered Nurse

Calgary, AB

CA$40.76 - CA$55.79/hr

Staff gain experience in neonatal neuro critical care, medical cardiology, and complex general ... intervention. Key responsibilities include safe administration of medications and therapies ...

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What is an interventional cardiologist?

An interventional cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions using minimally invasive procedures, primarily through catheter-based techniques. Unlike general cardiologists, interventional cardiologists perform procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, and other interventions to treat blocked or narrowed blood vessels in the heart. They are specially trained to handle complex cardiac issues that may require immediate and precise interventions. Their expertise helps reduce the need for open-heart surgery and often results in quicker recovery times for patients.

What is an interventional cardiologist?

As an interventional cardiologist, you diagnose and treat serious cardiac conditions using percutaneous surgery methods, in which you insert a tiny catheter through a major blood vessel, typically in a patient’s thigh, to guide medical instruments to the heart. Your job duties include repairing aortic, mitral, and septal valves, performing angioplasty procedures to clear blockages from the coronary artery, and handling the replacement of stents and miniature defibrillators and pacemakers. Your skills and medical knowledge help save people’s lives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an interventional cardiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Interventional Cardiologist, you need extensive knowledge in cardiovascular medicine, advanced procedural skills, and completion of a cardiology fellowship with board certification. Proficiency with catheterization lab equipment, imaging modalities like fluoroscopy, and familiarity with electronic health record systems are essential. Exceptional decision-making, attention to detail, and strong communication skills enable effective patient care and teamwork under high-pressure situations. These competencies ensure precise interventions, patient safety, and successful outcomes in critical cardiovascular cases.

What are the main challenges an interventional cardiologist faces during emergency procedures?

Interventional Cardiologists often encounter high-pressure situations, especially during emergency procedures such as acute heart attacks. One of the main challenges is making rapid, life-saving decisions while managing complex cases with limited information. Additionally, they need to collaborate seamlessly with nurses, technicians, and other physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Staying calm under pressure, communicating effectively with the team, and adapting quickly to unexpected complications are essential skills in this role.

What is the difference between Interventional Cardiologist vs Cardiothoracic Surgeon?

AspectInterventional CardiologistCardiothoracic Surgeon
CredentialsMedical degree, residency in cardiology, fellowship in interventional cardiology, board certificationMedical degree, general surgery residency, cardiothoracic surgery fellowship, board certification
Work EnvironmentCardiology clinics, hospitals, catheterization labsOperating rooms, hospitals, surgical centers
ProceduresMinimally invasive catheter-based interventions like angioplasty and stentingOpen-heart surgeries, valve repairs, bypass surgeries
FocusDiagnosing and treating heart conditions through minimally invasive proceduresPerforming complex surgical procedures on the heart and chest

Interventional Cardiologists specialize in minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to treat heart conditions, while Cardiothoracic Surgeons perform open-heart surgeries and other major operations. Both roles require extensive medical training but focus on different treatment approaches within cardiology and cardiac surgery.

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Heart Failure/Transplant (AHFTx) Cardiologist

Edmonton, AB

Alberta Health Services
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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CA$500K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

The University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health, invites applications for a Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiologist to be based at the University of Alberta Hospital and Mazankowski Heart Institute.  Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty has been internationally recognized as among the world's top 50 medical schools and as one of Canada's premier health-education institutions.

The University of Alberta's Division of Cardiology is an integral part of the Department of Medicine.  The Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute is a state-of-the-art facility that delivers tertiary and quaternary cardiac care services for the City of Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and parts of British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories and portions of Saskatchewan. The University of Alberta and Mazankowski Heart Institute are home to one of the premier AHFTx programs in the country, with full-service capabilities. As one of the largest Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) institutions in Canada, we provide the breadth of cardiac care, including percutaneous, temporary and durable MCS, as well as complex, high risk cardiac surgeries and interventional procedures. The comprehensive nature of these programs allows us to offer a successful Fellowship Program in AHFTx. In addition, the Mazankowski Heart institute is home to a renowned Heart Function Clinic, with broad expertise, including areas such as Inherited Cardiomyopathies and Cardio-Oncology. The Mazankowski Heart Institute is also unique by providing collaborative Pediatric, Adult Congenital and Adult Cardiac Care with regular collaboration between Adult and Pediatric colleagues. The University of Alberta is also home to a highly successful post graduate Internal Medicine, Cardiology and several Cardiology Fellowship training programs with Area of Focused Competency (AFC) accreditation in Echocardiography and Interventional Cardiology.

The successful recruit will join a group of 36 cardiologists including four other AHFTx physicians. In keeping with our vision statement of exemplary patient care, discovery and education; the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a premier institution within an established and thriving AHFTx Team.

Key accountabilities of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant position will include but will not be limited to: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant inpatient consultation, General Cardiology Inpatient service, Emergency Room Cardiology Triage, Heart Function Clinic, Outpatient General Cardiology and AHFTx Clinics, endomyocardial biopsies and right heart catheterizations and equitable share of Division of Cardiology undergraduate and postgraduate teaching responsibilities.  The Division of Cardiology boasts successful internationally recognized research in Acute Coronary Syndromes, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, outcomes, basic and translational research. 

Interested candidates are asked to submit online a letter of intent and curriculum vitae outlining their education, qualifications, experience, research interests, etc., along with three letters of reference. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Dr. Michelle Graham

Divisional Director, Cardiology

2C2 WMC, University of Alberta Hospital

8440-112 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2B7

 

Ph: 780-407-1590 E-mail: mmg2@ualberta.ca

Applications will begin being reviewed four weeks after posting, however, the competition will remain open until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The successful candidate will have an MD degree, or equivalent.  They will be eligible for certification in Cardiology with the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada.  Furthermore, they will be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and have Specialty Fellowship training in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation.

Remuneration will be based on the Fee-for-Service (FFS) schedule.  Remuneration can range upwards of $500,000+ depending on the number of shifts and patients seen.

The University of Alberta and Alberta Health Services are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Additional Information
  • Position Classification: Full-time
  • FTE: 1
  • Unit and Program: Cardiac Sciences
  • Specialty: Cardiology
  • Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
  • Sponsorship Eligible: Yes
  • Compensation: Remuneration will be on Fee For Service program.
  • Posting Date: Apr 27, 2026
  • Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found
  • Target Start Date: Aug 1, 2025

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