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Drumheller is a town within the Red Deer River Valley. In the heart of the Canadian Badlands, the Drumheller Valley offers spectacular unique scenery and fascinating experiences within easy driving distance of Banff, Calgary, and Red Deer. The Diagnostic Imaging department offers general radiography, CT, and US service. There is opportunity to learn or enhance CT skills. The Medical Radiation Technician I position includes days, evenings, weekends and on-call with a 30-minute response time. Relocation assistance based on eligibility & availability. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
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: Drumheller Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 02-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 10 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $38.74 Maximum Salary: $51.02 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:
Recent experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist performing procedures in general diagnostic imaging, including hospital affiliated training programs. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote good teamwork. Demonstrated initiative, good judgement and attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure and in emergencies. 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. Ability to adapt to many changes. 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. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures. Receptive to new ideas and change.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Perform standard radiological imaging examinations, including general and portable radiography, and produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician and radiologist review. Interpret physician requisitions, prepare and assess patients, and assist with equipment care and maintenance.
Requirements
Requires a diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist program, active or eligible registration with ACMDTT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants need recent general diagnostic imaging experience and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, prioritize work, and follow safety and radiation-protection practices.
Skills
- General Diagnostic Imaging
- General Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- Computed Tomography
- Ultrasound
- Fluoroscopy
- Patient Preparation and Assessment
- Diagnostic Image Production
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Workload Prioritization
- Emergency Response
- Computer Skills
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Recruitment Incentive
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Diagnostic Imaging
- General Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- Computed Tomography
- Ultrasound
- Fluoroscopy
- Mobile Imaging
- Surgical Suite Examinations
- Physician Requisitions
- Diagnostic Images
- Patient Preparation
- Patient Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- ACMDTT Registration
- Emergency Response
- Diagnostic Imaging Standards
- Safety Procedures
