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The Medical Radiation Technologist I position at ACH, operates in the specialized, highly technical environment of X-Ray. The MRT Technologist I, under limited supervision, assesses patients, analyzes and interprets diagnostic data, and provides information to the Radiologist to assist in diagnosis, clinical intervention and patient management. 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. These services are performed in an effective efficient and safe manner. As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging team this position is responsible for working the night shift and on-call as assigned. As well the successful candidate will be required to support CT inpatients overnight (Dry heads) when ordered as urgent. Training and orientation will be provided.
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: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 13-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 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:
Pediatric experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to cooperate, work independently and promote good teamwork. Perception, initiative, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy. Demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, families, staff, and physicians. Ability to work under pressure and in emergencies.
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Responsibilities
Perform standard radiological examinations, including general, portable, mobile, surgical suite, and fluoroscopic imaging, and produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician and radiologist review. Assess and prepare patients, interpret requisitions, share diagnostic information to support patient care, and help maintain imaging equipment while working assigned shifts and on-call duties.
Requirements
Applicants must have a diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist program, active or eligible registration with ACMDTT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Pediatric experience is also required; strong organization, communication, teamwork, judgment, accuracy, tact, and the ability to work under pressure are preferred.
Skills
- Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- Fluoroscopy
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Image Quality
- Interpreting Physician Requisitions
- Radiological Equipment Maintenance
- Pediatric Care
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Independent Work
- Organization
- Judgment
- Attention to Detail
- Emergency Response
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Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Diagnostic Imaging
- X-Ray
- Radiography
- Portable Radiography
- Mobile Examinations
- Surgical Suite Examinations
- Fluoroscopy
- Computed Tomography
- Urgent CT Inpatient Scans
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Data Interpretation
- Diagnostic Image Production
- Physician Requisitions
- Radiologist Review
- Patient Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Pediatric Experience
- ACMDTT Registration
- BCLS-HCP
- On-Call
- Night Shift
