Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Killam is a thriving, vibrant town (population 989) located within Flagstaff County, at the busy intersection of Highways 36 and 13 in east central Alberta. Killam strives to offer traditional "small town values" while providing those additional comforts expected from larger centers. Killam offers a full range of all the amenities you are looking for! These include an active hospital and emergency bay, public school, RCMP detachment office, auxiliary/acute care facility, daycare and day home options, modern fire hall and a strong, competitive retail sector. We have an exceptional recreation facility that includes an artificial ice arena, indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. Outside there are beautiful parks, playgrounds, walking trails, baseball diamonds, nearby golf courses and curling rinks, and so much more!

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: Core Laboratory
• Primary Location: Killam Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2022
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2022
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $33.98
• Maximum Salary: $44.75
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications: 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: Required to take call and live within 30 minutes of the facility when on call. Recent experience as a CLXT performing procedures in a core laboratory and general diagnostic imaging, including hospital affiliated training programs. Laboratory experience includes hematology, expanded chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, specimen collection, preparation and referral. The ability to effectively communicate in English. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote good teamwork, under pressure and in emergency situations. Recent cardiology experience including ECG and Holter Monitor. Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, and attention to detail. Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, staff, and physicians. Practices effective radiation protection, infection control, and safety techniques as applicable. Proficient computer skills. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification. Ability to adapt and be receptive to new ideas and change. Demonstrated desire and actions to further own knowledge relating to profession. Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and adapt to stressful situations using tact and diplomacy. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience in the past two years: Laboratory-ACL Elite Pro, Sysmex XS 1000i, Vitros 250, Clinitek Status , I-Stat, and Triage MeterPro, Covid ID Now DI-Carestream DRX Ascend X-ray System, Carestream Direct View CR 825 System ECG-Mac 5500 Holter Monitor -Seer Lite. LIS-Muse, Agfa PACS, and Meditech experience.

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.