Your Opportunity:
Lacombe is a city with easy access to Red Deer, Edmonton, and Calgary. The Lacombe Hospital provides a range of health services, including a 24/7 emergency department. This Medical Radiation Technologist II position is open to CLXT and MRT staff, but it is a DI-only position. Working within a team environment, the Medical Radiation Technologist II is responsible for overall DI functions at the site, which include but are not limited to:
- Organizing and coordinating resources and supervising a team of CLXT’s, MRT's, and a Sonographer to ensure quality operations.
- Ensuring the performance of high-quality tests and images.
- Monitoring daily processes and taking appropriate preventative or corrective actions when required.
- Accurate completion of RIS/PACS functions.
- Quality monitoring and review of all DI processes conducted on site.
- Technical troubleshooting.
- Ordering and maintaining supplies inventory.
- Reviewing and monitoring financial, personnel, and statistical reports.
- Implementing site-based procedures.
- Liaising with other hospital departments, personnel, and physicians.
- Ensuring compliance with radiation safety policies and safe work practices.
- Investigating safety incidents and concerns.
- Developing and maintaining staff schedules, including rotation re-design and time approval.
- Participating in staff recruitment.
- Completing annual performance appraisals.
- Coordinating staff education and orientation.
- Scheduling and leading staff meetings, documenting outcomes, and posting minutes.
- Managing fiscal resources.
- Using various software applications including Connect Care, e-People, i-Expense, Microsoft Word, Excel, My Safety Net, and SharePoint.
Description:
As a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) II, you will perform specialized technical radiological imaging examinations on patients for 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: Diagnostic Imaging
Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
FTE: 0.80
Posting End Date: 05-AUG-2025
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available: 01-SEP-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Shifts per cycle: 24
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
Salary Range: $38.39 - $49.34
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:
- Effective communication in English.
- Minimum of 5 years full-time diagnostic imaging experience.
- Proven success in administrative and supervisory roles in a diagnostic setting.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Experience with quality improvement, conflict resolution, customer service, and computer systems.
- Experience in incident investigations and accreditation standards.
- Knowledge of DI safety practices.
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback, prioritize workload, and work independently or in a team.
- Strong communication skills and knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Receptiveness to change and good knowledge of HSAA collective agreements.
Preferred Qualifications: As required.