Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Grande Prairie is the hub of Northern Alberta and the largest city North of Edmonton. This creates a dynamic culture with a small town feel but big city opportunities and amenities. Grande Prairie has a 243 bed Hospital facility (opened Dec 2021), which serves a catchment area of about 250,000-350,000 people. Diagnostic Imaging in Grande Prairie is continually evolving, also allowing individuals to grow and develop. Your opportunity starts here, as we provide the following services: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiography, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, and Computed Tomography. At Grande Prairie Regional Hospital we have developed an intimate department. We believe in a healthy work/life balance, recognizing that both work and life can be busy. Grande Prairie is in the heart of the Peace Country, which is Zone B for Northern Tax Deductions, and qualifies for a Northern Incentive from AHS. This position may qualify for a $5,000 to $25,000 Recruitment Incentive. Visit rcif-alberta.ca for more details. We welcome you to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has 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 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist I, you will produce and record magnetic resonance images for interpretation by a Radiologist or Cardiologist for the purpose of diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. You will produce high quality diagnostic MRI images as ordered by a Physician, prepare and position patients for examination, review patient history, explain procedures, respond to the physical and psychological needs of patients throughout the scanning procedure, and maintain MRI equipment.

• Classification: MRI Technologist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 15-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 28
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.75
• Maximum Salary: $49.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program required or completion of certificate from an accredited MRI Technologist program plus a diploma from an accredited Program in Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required. Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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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