Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This CT position is based out of Foothills Medical Centre in a very dynamic and fast paced Diagnostic Imaging Department. The CT Technologist, 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. 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 all shifts and on call as assigned. This position may rotate through the Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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: Computed Tomography Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 17-JAN-2028 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: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:
CAMRT Continuing Education course (CT 1,2,3 or equivalent CT training). Courses in progress will be recognized. Member in good standing and current registration/eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) Minimum two years general technical experience. I.V . Certification. General knowledge of computers. Ability to work confidently, independently and within collaborative partnerships/teams. Strong organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively liaison with various professionals. Perception, initiative, accountability, 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 emergency situations. Ability to effectively communicate in English required. Practices effective radiation protection, infection control and safety techniques as applicable. BLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred 2 years current CT experience. Preferred Cardiac CT experience.
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Responsibilities
Perform specialized CT and other radiological imaging examinations, assess patients, and analyze and interpret diagnostic data to support diagnosis, clinical intervention, and patient management. Interpret physician requisitions, assist with imaging equipment care, and provide safe, effective services while working assigned shifts and on call.
Requirements
Requires an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist diploma, current or eligible Alberta registration, BCLS-HCP certification, IV certification, and at least two years of general technical experience. Applicants must have CT training or a recognized continuing education course, with strong communication, organizational, teamwork, safety, and patient-care abilities; current CT and cardiac CT experience are preferred.
Skills
- Computed Tomography
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiological Imaging
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Data Interpretation
- Intravenous Certification
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
- Organization
- Emergency Response
- Attention to Detail
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Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Computed Tomography
- CT
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Radiological Imaging
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Data
- Radiologist
- Physician Requisitions
- Clinical Intervention
- Patient Management
- Imaging Equipment
- Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists
- ACMDTT
- CAMRT
- CT Continuing Education
- Intravenous Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- Radiation Protection
- Infection Control
- Cardiac CT
- Emergency Situations
- Patient Safety
