Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Tofield is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located approximately 68 km east of Edmonton. The city of Camrose is located 53.1km south and the city of Sherwood Park is located 55.4km east as well. This thriving community boasts a population nearing 2100, and features a variety of local and unique businesses serving the area as well as a Subway, Tim Horton’s, Pizza Hut and Esso. Tofield’s community leaders are actively looking to the future with planned residential and commercial growth. Tofield Health Centre has 17 Acute Care beds as well as a 24 hour Emergency Department and also attached is a 50 bed LTC. The lab here also serves community patients including a lodge and villa senior housing. Tofield has an elementary school from K to 4 and a high school from 5-12. There are several day homes and two day cares located in the community.

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
• Primary Location: Tofield Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 17-AUG-2022
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 12-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: This is a working level position utilizing technical skills and judgment while performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures & duties within the scope of practice of a Combined Laboratory/X-ray Technologist I. Current experience in Diagnostic Imaging, ECG, Holter Monitor, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine & Specimen Procurement is required. The position includes days, & weekends; required to take call and live within 30 minutes of the facility when on call. Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. This includes the ability to demonstrate tact & courtesy when dealing with coworkers, patients, physicians & leadership. Requires strong organizational skills & ability to assume responsibility, work independently & promote good teamwork under pressure and in emergencies. Demonstrate ability to prioritize workload & adapt to stressful situations by showing initiative, good judgment & attention to detail. Practices effective infection control, & safety techniques as applicable. Proficient computer skills. Demonstrate desire & actions to further own knowledge relating to professional development. Ability to interpret, explain & apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures Receptive to new ideas & change. Active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Combined Laboratory & X-ray Technologist ACCLXT. Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification. Preferred Qualifications: Experience operating and troubleshooting in the past 2 years: Diagnostic Imaging- Kodak 850 CR Reader, Carestream DRX Ascend X-ray unit and Shimadzu Portable for mobile x-ray. ECG-Mac 5500. Lab- Vitros 250, ACL Elite Pro, Sysmex XS, Clinitek Status, I-Stat, and Triage MeterPro, ID Now. Computer-Muse, Agfa PACS, and Meditech.