Combined Laboratory / X-Ray Technologist I in Two Hills

A perfect blend of town and country, Two Hills is a smaller but fully serviced community with a population of approx. 1443 residents. We are situated close enough to Edmonton to enjoy the benefits our capital city has to offer, but far enough to enjoy a contemporary lifestyle without the problems and congestion of big city living - just imagine living only a couple of minutes away from the downtown core. The tree-shaded streets paved with sidewalks of new and mature neighborhoods add to the charm of the town. Residents have easy access to the downtown and commercial areas, Two Hills School, the Mennonite School, as well as several parks and playgrounds. The Two Hills Health Centre has an acute care, stroke and geriatric unit as well as an attached LTC. It also serves community patients. An on-site On Call room is available.

As a successful candidate, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team where you will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies, procedures and work ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the x-ray and laboratory departments.

In addition to your strong coordination, organization, and communication skills, you have experience with lab procedures, diagnostic imaging, and cardiology procedures. With a customer service focused approach, you build productive and respectful customer relations and take responsibility for customer satisfaction. You have an ability to influence change by encouraging others, building positive, respectful, and collaborative working relationships.

Description: As a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist I, you will perform procedures in both the laboratory and in diagnostic imaging, typically in rural sites. You will work as a member of the inter-professional team and be responsible for collecting and analyzing biological specimens, conducting X-ray examinations, ECGs and reporting results. Your responsibilities include preparing patients, venipuncture and micropuncture, routine equipment maintenance, maintaining supplies and performing quality control procedures as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of diploma from an accredited program in Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT).
• Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists (ACCLXT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Required to take call and live within 30 minutes of the facility when on call.
• Recent cardiology experience including ECG and Holter Monitor.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Demonstrated actions to further own knowledge relating to profession.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating and troubleshooting in the past 2 years: Diagnostic Imaging - Shimadzu DR plus portable for mobile x-ray ECG-Mac 5500. Lab - Vitros XT3400, ACL Elite Pro, Sysmex XN550, Clinitek Status, I-Stat, and Triage Meter Pro, Computer-Muse, Agfa PACS-PEI, and Epic LIS.

Please note: All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated. Security Screening: A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.