Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Join the dynamic team at Chinook Regional Hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging Department and take part in an exciting opportunity. This temporary supernumerary 1.0 FTE position offers a chance for a 2026 MRT graduate to engage in General Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Intra-operative Imaging, and other support for Diagnostic Imaging modalities. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to broaden their experience in a collaborative and innovative healthcare environment.
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: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 18-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 17-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Must be 2026 MRT Graduate. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including working shift work - days, evening, nights and on-call as scheduled. Participate in Diagnostic Imaging Quality program. Organized, independent worker and a strong team player who is committed to providing quality patient care. Willing to take on additional duties as operationally required. Proven organizational and communication skills. Problem solving and critical thinking skills. The ability to foster an environment of cooperation, networking and collaboration. Communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to deal courteously and tactfully with team members and other Alberta Health Services Staff. Proficient in scanning CT heads.
Preferred Qualifications:
This Medical Radiation Technologist I (MRT I) position performs quality general radiology, fluoroscopy, CT heads, and portable examinations in the busy and dynamic Diagnostic Imaging Department at Chinook Regional Hospital. Close collaboration with technical staff, nursing, patients, physicians, supervisor and management is required.
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Responsibilities
Perform standard radiological imaging examinations, including general, portable, surgical suite, and fluoroscopic procedures, to support diagnosis. Interpret physician requisitions, prepare and assess patients, produce high-quality images for review, maintain equipment, and participate in the Diagnostic Imaging Quality program.
Requirements
Applicants must be 2026 MRT graduates with a diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist program, active or eligible ACMDTT registration, and current BCLS-HCP certification. They must be able to work rotating shifts and on-call, meet the role’s physical demands, scan CT heads proficiently, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and teamwork skills.
Skills
- General Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Computed Tomography
- Portable Radiography
- Intra-operative Imaging
- Patient Preparation and Assessment
- Diagnostic Image Production
- Equipment Maintenance
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork
- Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
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Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Diagnostic Imaging
- General Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Computed Tomography
- CT Head Scanning
- Portable Radiography
- Intra-operative Imaging
- Mobile Imaging
- Surgical Suite Examinations
- Patient Preparation
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Image Quality
- Physician Requisitions
- Equipment Maintenance
- Diagnostic Imaging Quality Program
- ACMDTT Registration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Shift Work
- On-call
- Patient Care
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
