Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Performs, produces, and records a variety of defined diagnostic imaging examinations, including but not limited to ensuring that the quality of patient care is maintained at a high level. Review documentation to ensure no errors in patient identification and that the correct examination is performed. Communicating to the patient; preparing, explaining, and positioning the patient for the examination. Preparing and/or administering imaging agents as authorized. Reviewing images for completeness of examination, sorting images, and checking with the Radiologist when necessary. Maintaining quality control in the performance of all procedures; is responsible for the quality and accuracy of images produced, as per departmental policies and procedures. Recording all necessary data in patient charts as required and appropriate. Ensuring that all data entry and paperwork requirements are completed for each patient. Is responsible for safety measures and the general care and cleanliness of their respective area, particularly as it applies to infection control and radiation safety measures. Operates, maintains, and reports malfunctions of all instrumentation and equipment. Performs daily Quality Assurance activities: such as Daily exam logs, phantom QA, failed verification checks, image corrections, etc., as required.

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, X-Ray
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-SEP-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 18-SEP-2023
• Temporary End Date: 01-MAY-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.45
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• 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:

As Required. Preferred Qualifications:

Good interpersonal/communication skills. Ability to cooperate, work independently, and promote good teamwork. Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, staff, and physicians. Ability to work under pressure and in emergencies. Practices effective radiation protection, infection control, and safety. Epic (Connect Care) working knowledge and access. Demonstrates exceptional on-the-job performance.

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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