Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) II, you will play a key role in performing specialized radiological imaging examinations on patients to aid in diagnosing diseases and pathologies. You will handle advanced diagnostic imaging procedures, assist physicians and radiologists in interpreting requisitions, and contribute to the care and upkeep of imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance. You will be part of an innovative team that specializes in peripheral, body, and neuro/stroke interventional procedures. These procedures are conducted in our facility, which feature multiple angiography suites, including both single-plane and biplane imaging systems. Your expertise in these areas will be essential in supporting accurate diagnoses and patient care in a high-demand environment.
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: DI Interventional/Angio Study Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 07-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-SEP-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 9 Shifts per cycle: 45 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:
Must be able to wear a lead apron (15-20lbs) for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to take a considerably high volume of call on evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. Must be able to perform a considerable amount of patient transfers each shift. IV Certification. Medication Admin and Management courses are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Perform specialized radiological imaging examinations and advanced diagnostic procedures to support the diagnosis of diseases and pathologies. Interpret physician requisitions, assist physicians and radiologists, and help maintain imaging equipment while supporting interventional procedures.
Requirements
Requires a diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist program, active or eligible registration with ACMDTT, and current BCLS-HCP certification. Candidates must have IV certification and medication administration and management courses, and be able to wear a lead apron, handle frequent patient transfers, and take substantial evening, weekend, and holiday call.
Skills
- Radiological Imaging
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Interventional Radiology
- Angiography
- Peripheral Procedures
- Body Procedures
- Neuro/Stroke Procedures
- Interpreting Physician Requisitions
- Imaging Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Transfers
- Medication Administration
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
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Keywords
- Medical Radiation Technologist
- Radiological Imaging
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Interventional Radiology
- Angiography
- Single-Plane Imaging
- Biplane Imaging
- Peripheral Procedures
- Body Procedures
- Neuro/Stroke Procedures
- Disease Diagnosis
- Pathology Diagnosis
- Physician Requisitions
- Imaging Equipment Maintenance
- Patient Transfers
- Lead Apron
- Intravenous Certification
- Medication Administration
- Medication Management
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP
- ACMDTT Registration
- Foothills Medical Centre
