Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Set dramatically within peaks the Rocky Mountains in Canmore while close to Calgary which is a chic urban landscape surrounded by natural grandeur. It\'s a place where you can savour wilderness and enjoy world class cuisine and entertainment. The surrounding is buzzing with entrepreneurial energy while embracing its rich western heritage. Canmore General Hospital is a medical facility located in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Alberta Health Services is responsible for the operations of the hospital. It is a referral centre for surgical services within the province of Alberta. It contains 25 acute care and 23 long-term care beds. Diagnostic Imaging (DI) is an interdisciplinary team that provides people-centered care with an emphasis on working together. The DI Team takes pride in our high-quality service to Canmore and surrounding area, all our international visitors and in all we do for our patients, colleagues, and community. As a Medical Radiation Technologist I in diagnostic imaging, you will have the unique opportunity of working together with a team of high preforming Technologists, Radiologist and other hospital departments supporting established workflows managing inpatient, long term care patient, outpatient and Emergency patient examinations. This is done in an effective, efficient and safe manner. As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging team this position is responsible for working all shifts and on-call, as assigned. This position will rotate through General Radiography and the CT department, as well this position is responsible for all General radiography and potentially urgent CT exams during evenings, weekends and nights on call. When scheduled in a full CT shift, this position will be paid acting incumbent to a MRT II level according to the collective agreement.

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.

• Classification: Medical Radiation Tech I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging
• Primary Location: Canmore General Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 06-APR-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 16-APR-2023
• Temporary End Date: 24-MAR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $34.75
• Maximum Salary: $45.77
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

CT Experience. N95 Fit Test. Completion of It\'s Your Move training. Connect Care Training. Preferred Qualifications:

CTIC. ACMDTT enhanced practice; Venipuncture & Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) certification Good organizational skills, ability to assume responsibility, work independently, promote good teamwork and work under pressure in emergent situations. Good interpersonal/communication with tact /courtesy with patients, staff and physicians. Perception, initiative, good judgement/attention to detail. Practices radiation protection, infection control and safety techniques.

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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