Original job description
Your Opportunity:
The Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre (RDRHC) is the only regional referral centre for Central Zone, providing specialized healthcare services to more than 450,000 people across Central Alberta - stretching from Drumheller to Two Hills, and from the Saskatchewan border to the Rocky Mountains. RDRHC is entering an exciting period of major redevelopment, including 200 additional inpatient beds (for a total of 570), six new operating rooms, and two state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Labs! With the opening of the new, state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Labs, there will be expanded access to cardiovascular care for patients across the Central Zone. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a passionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering faster diagnosis and treatment for a full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions! Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Medical Radiation Technologist II (MRT II) plays a central role in imaging components of cardiac catheterization. The MRT II provides direct patient care and procedural support, circulating and assisting during cardiac interventions and overseeing imaging requirements for complex procedures. This position requires proficiency with both portable and fixed cardiovascular imaging equipment, as well as the ability to navigate specialized software platforms essential to modern cardiac imaging. Success in this role requires strong communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment. The MRT II must demonstrate critical thinking, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively under pressure while managing competing priorities. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability for professional practice are essential.
Description:
As a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) II, you will perform specialized technical radiological imaging examinations on patients for the purpose of disease and pathology diagnosis. You may perform specialized diagnostic imaging procedures for Physician/Radiologist review, interpret physician requisitions and assist with the care and maintenance of imaging equipment.
Classification: Medical Radiation Tech II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Cath Lab Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75, 10, 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a 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) certification.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) Minimum 1-year recent experience (within the last 3 years) with general radiography, special procedures in an acute care setting. This MRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing and wearing lead – weight of lead approximately 20 pounds), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in Cardiac Cath Lab setting preferred. Including completion of Cath Lab training. Connect Care workflow experience. Experience in Diagnostic Cardiology or Electrophysiology department.
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Responsibilities
Perform specialized imaging for cardiac catheterization procedures, including circulating and assisting during interventions and managing imaging requirements for complex cases. Provide direct patient care, interpret physician requisitions, and help maintain imaging equipment.
Requirements
Applicants must have a diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist program, active or eligible Alberta registration, current BCLS-HCP certification, and CAMRT registration. They must also have at least one year of recent acute-care experience in general radiography and special procedures; cardiac catheterization experience and training, Connect Care workflow experience, or diagnostic cardiology/electrophysiology experience are preferred.
Skills
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Radiological Imaging
- General Radiography
- Special Procedures
- Patient Care
- Procedural Support
- Portable and Fixed Imaging Equipment
- Specialized Imaging Software
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Positioning and Transport
- Connect Care Workflow
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Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Radiological Imaging
- General Radiography
- Special Procedures
- Acute Care
- Patient Care
- Procedural Support
- Cardiac Interventions
- Portable Imaging Equipment
- Fixed Imaging Equipment
- Imaging Software
- Physician Requisitions
- Imaging Equipment Maintenance
- ACMDTT Registration
- CAMRT Registration
- BCLS-HCP Certification
- Connect Care
- Diagnostic Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Patient Transport
- Patient Positioning
- Infection Exposure
- Clinical Judgment
- Critical Thinking
