Medical Radiation Technologist I
Your Opportunity:
Claresholm is a great place to live, and it prides itself on the friendliness of its residents, its retail services, and its industrial facilities. It is a thriving community of 3,780 people. Claresholm’s traditional roles as an agricultural service center and industrial airport have been diversified in past years by the growth of the healthcare sector. It offers excellent recreation with an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, rinks, water Spray Park, an expanded campground, and an active Agriplex. The Town of Claresholm is midway between Calgary and Lethbridge on Highway 2. It is 104 km south of Calgary and 90 km northwest of Lethbridge. Claresholm rests on the fringe of the most spectacular part of Alberta’s foothills, providing easy access to an endless number of mountain vistas and recreational opportunities. The Claresholm General Hospital was opened in 1972 and today is an active treatment facility with 16 beds and a 24-hour emergency. We are actively seeking a Medical Radiation Technologist I (MRT) who is registered with Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists with experience and knowledge of policies and procedures to join our dynamic team in providing the highest level of service to our clients. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for working all shifts and on-call, as assigned. Specifically, this position performs X-ray examinations, ECGs, Holter monitors, and reports results within the scope of practice of a Medical Radiologic Technologist. Reporting directly to the on-site supervisor, the MRT will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the diagnostic imaging department.
Description:
As a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) I, you will perform a variety of standard technical radiological imaging examinations on patients for the purpose of disease and pathology diagnosis. You will interpret physician requisitions, prepare and assess patients for examination and produce high quality diagnostic images for Physician/Radiologist review, and assist with the care and maintenance of equipment. Your work may include a variety of procedures such as general and portable radiography, mobile and surgical suite examinations, as well as fluoroscopy where required.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Medical Radiation Tech I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: X-ray
- Primary Location: Claresholm Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 20-MAY-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 30-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.45
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Additional Required Qualifications:Ability to work collaboratively with the site, including the APL staff, Emergency Department, the Units and all DI Stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal/communication skills. Ability to cooperate, work independently and promote good teamwork. Perception, initiative, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations. Practices effective radiation protection, infection control, and safety. Epic (Connect Care) access.
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 AHS.
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