Combined Laboratory / X-Ray Technologist I
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- Radiology/Imaging
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- LAB00025228 Requisition #
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- About an hour ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Join us as a Combined Laboratory Xray Technologist at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL). As an excellent problem-solver, you can adapt, prioritize, and manage your time while ensuring lab and organizational policy compliance, including quality control and quality assurance procedures. Contribute to a positive, respectful, and patient-oriented workplace independently and as part of the team. Located just 43 km west of Grande Prairie, Alberta, is the Town of Beaverlodge, with a population over 2,720 and provides services to over 4,000. Beaverlodge has a diverse economy with top industries including Retail, Oil, Agriculture, and Construction. Beaverlodge has a lot to offer: essential services and amenities, K-12 public and Catholic schools, and Northwest Polytechnical College offering nearby post-secondary courses. There’s a range of recreational options, including sports, visual arts, and social clubs to participate in – find your niche. With nature at your doorstep, you can swim in a river, zoom down an ATV trail, or escape to the Grande Cache mountains in all seasons – explore Beaverlodge! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, we have a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist I, you will perform procedures in both the laboratory and in diagnostic imaging, typically in rural sites. You will work as a member of the inter-professional team and be responsible for collecting and analyzing biological specimens, conducting X-ray examinations, ECGs and reporting results. Your responsibilities include preparing patients, venipuncture and micropuncture, routine equipment maintenance, maintaining supplies and performing quality control procedures as required.
- Classification: Combined Lab/X-Ray Tech I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging
- Primary Location: Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 6
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.61
- Maximum Salary: $49.53
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of diploma from an accredited program in Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT). Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists (ACCLXT).
Additional Required Qualifications:This is a Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging position. The successful candidate should have the ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and take call by responding within 30 minutes. An ability to work well with patients and all members of the healthcare team. Entering, reviewing, reporting, and distributing patient results in an accurate, complete, timely, and efficient manner. Assessing unusual tests results and proceeding with established procedures for follow up with senior staff, pathologists, and physicians. Operation, calibration, and performance of basic troubleshooting with selected instrumentation and reporting equipment malfunction. Performing all required Quality Control procedures and maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Investigating and documenting Quality Control problems and following up with Charge Technologist. Receives and reviews imaging requests for complete pertinent clinical and order information. Provides patient, public, and staff radiation protection and follows the principles of As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Follows all established safety policies and procedures. Participation in training of new staff and students. Demonstrates interest in professional growth and be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Core Laboratory experience in Phlebotomy, Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis is preferred. Familiarity with the XT3400 Chemistry analyzer, Access II, ACL Elite Pro, Sysmex XN550, Clinitek Advantus and Portable Xray Machine. Experience with the EPIC LIS is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
