Medical Radiation Technologist I

The South Health Campus provides service to the Calgary Zone in high-need areas, including Women’s Health, NICU, Emergency, Surgery and Mental Health. It serves inpatients and outpatients, providing wellness services, illness prevention, and public health learning opportunities for the community in conjunction with a YMCA on-site. The South Health Campus has four key pillars of service: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Innovation. These pillars guide the development and delivery of service to all patients and families at SHC. This position is responsible for providing and performing the highest quality service possible in the modality of General Radiology to the clients of Diagnostic Imaging Services. This provision of imaging is made 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.

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.

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).

Member in good standing and current registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT) BCLS certification. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote good teamwork. Perception, initiative, good judgement and concern for detail and accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations. Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, staff and physicians. Practices effective radiation protection, infection control and safety techniques as applicable.

Previous experience using Epic/Connect Care