Medical Radiation Technologist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Medical Radiation Technologist I for Diagnostic Imaging at Peter Lougheed Centre. The role focuses on imaging exams, patient preparation, and performing QC to ensure high-quality radiographs.

You will collaborate with OR staff, Surgeons and Anesthetists to support procedures, including C-arm use and fluoroscopy when required. You will ensure patient safety, accurate data entry, and equipment maintenance while upholding infection control and radiation safety

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).

Responsibilities

• Perform standard diagnostic imaging examinations including general x-ray, portable and surgical suite procedures.
• Review requisitions, prepare patients, position for examinations and ensure high-quality images.
• Maintain safety, infection control and radiation safety, and perform QA activities as required.
• Document data in patient charts and communicate with radiologists as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Radiology workflow

Safety consciousness

Education

Diploma MRT program

ACMDTT registration eligibility

BCLS-HCP certification

Tools

Epic Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity

This role has a dominant Operating Room weighting and the successful candidate is expected to perform, produce, and record a variety of defined diagnostic imaging examinations which include but are not limited to ensuring that the quality of patient care is maintained at a high level. Reviewing documentation to ensure that there are no errors in patient identification and that the correct examination is performed. Communicating to the patient; preparing, explaining, and positioning the patient for the examination. Preparing and/or administering imaging agents as authorized. Reviewing images for completeness of examination, sorting images, and checking with the Radiologist when necessary. Maintaining quality control in the performance of all procedures; is responsible for the quality and accuracy of images produced as per departmental policies and procedures. Recording all necessary data in patient charts as required and appropriate. Ensuring that all data entry and paperwork requirements are completed for each patient. Is responsible for safety measures and the general care and cleanliness of their respective area, particularly as it applies to infection control and radiation safety measures. Operates, maintains, and reports malfunctions of all instrumentation and equipment. Performs daily Quality Assurance activities such as Daily exam logs, phantom QA, failed verification checks, image corrections, etc. as required.

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, General X-Ray
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 28-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 16-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 16
• 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

• 2 years experience in acute care site.
• 2 years experience in the Operating Room.
• Ability to operate C-arm and work collaboratively with OR staff, Surgeons, and Anesthetists.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Ability to cooperate, work independently and promote good teamwork.
• Perception, initiative, 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 emergencies.
• Practices effective radiation protection, infection control, and safety.
• Epic (Connect Care) knowledge and access.