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Your Opportunity:
Keenly observant, detail-oriented, and adaptable, you’re an experienced Medical Radiation Technologist who’s ready for your next challenge. Alberta Health Services (AHS) has an opportunity for you in the brand new, state-of-the-art Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre to make a difference to patients and families at various stages in their cancer journey. As the Medical Radiation Technologist, you will operate in one or more of the specialized, highly technical environments of General Radiology. Working with a high level of independence, you will assess patients, analyze, and interpret diagnostic data, and provide information to the Radiologist to assist in diagnosis, and patient management. Our dynamic, fast-paced Diagnostic Imaging team provides efficient and safe services across all shifts and on-call as required. A key part of Alberta’s provincewide health system and a national leader in many areas of healthcare, AHS is recognized as a top employer nationally and provincially, and a top employer for young people and diversity. It is an exciting time to join AHS, as we re-imagine and re-organize healthcare administration and delivery to deliver on our mission of an accessible, sustainable health system for all Albertans. Come work for a supportive employer with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth in the outstanding City of Calgary. Ranked as the 5th most-livable city worldwide, and one of the world's cleanest cities, Calgary is also just 1.5 hours from Banff National Park. Whatever your interests, you’ll find your work-life balance in Calgary. Apply today!
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 General Radiology Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 23-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 15 Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Nights, 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:
Graduate of a recognized and accredited School of Medical Radiological Technology and/or successful completion of the CAMRT Certification examination. Good interpersonal/communication skills. Ability to cooperate, work independently, and promote good teamwork. Perception, initiative, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy. 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
X-ray experience an asset. Mammo experience an asset.
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Responsibilities
Perform standard radiological imaging examinations, including general and portable radiography, surgical suite imaging, and fluoroscopy as required. Prepare and assess patients, interpret physician requisitions, produce diagnostic images for physician and radiologist review, and help maintain imaging equipment.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist program and be active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists, with current Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider certification. Additional requirements include strong communication and teamwork, sound judgment and attention to detail, the ability to work independently and under pressure, effective radiation protection and infection control practices, and Epic (Connect Care) working knowledge and access.
Skills
- General Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Image Production
- Diagnostic Data Interpretation
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Attention To Detail
- Emergency Response
- Epic (Connect Care)
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Opportunities For Growth
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Diagnostic Imaging
- General Radiology
- Medical Radiological Technology
- Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Surgical Suite Imaging
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Imaging Examinations
- Diagnostic Image Quality
- Physician Requisitions
- Radiologist Review
- Equipment Maintenance
- Alberta College Of Medical Diagnostic And Therapeutic Technologists
- ACMDTT Registration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider
- BCLS-HCP
- Epic
- Connect Care
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork
- Emergency Response
- Mammography
