Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Located a short 30 minute drive east of Edmonton on Hwy. 15, the town of Lamont was described by settlers as “the nicest open country a person could wish for”. This progressive, growing community of over 1700 provides relaxed country living with all the amenities of a larger center. Lamont has a full range of services and amenities, including a nationally top-rated hospital, full-service senior's lodge, pre-kindergarten to grade 12 public schools, library, arena, curling rink, local parks, tourist and workforce accommodations, adjacent to Elk Island National Park, fine dining as well as a full assortment of shopping needs. Visit Lamont to experience city living-country style.

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: Lab
• Primary Location: Lamont Health Care 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, Evenings, 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 cardiology experience including ECG and Holter Monitor 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 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating and troubleshooting in the past 2 years: Experience in a healthcare setting. Current phlebotomy experience. Diagnostic Imaging- Kodak 850 CR Reader, Shimadzu X-ray unit and Shimadzu Portable for mobile x-ray. ECG-Mac 5500. Lab- Vitros 250, ACL Elite Pro, Beckman DXH, Clinitek Status, I-Stat, and Triage MeterPro, ID Now. Computer-Muse, Agfa PACS, and Meditech.

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.