Combined Laboratory / X-Ray Technologist I
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- Radiology/Imaging
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- LAB00023771 Requisition #
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- 14 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The town of Drayton Valley offers the shops, services, and amenities desirable in modern life, and the chance to encounter bears, ospreys, or moose practically on your doorstep. Located just 133 km southwest of Edmonton, outdoor pursuits are popular pastimes, including hiking, biking, horseback riding, and paddle sports. In town, there are hockey and other sports teams to join or cheer on, hobby groups, and more for individuals and families to find their niche. Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre is an acute care hospital with a busy emergency department as well as acute care, day surgeries, cancer centre, restorative care, palliative and long-term care departments providing service for the Community and surrounding area. Come join our highly collaborative and respectful interdisciplinary team in a vibrant rural community. The Combined Lab X-Ray Tech I is a working level position utilizing technical skills and judgment performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures within the Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Cardiology and Specimen Procurement departments, within the scope of practice of a Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist (CLXT). Applicants must be able to work independently and perform all aspects within the scope of practice of a CLXT from sample collection to testing/resulting in all of the above-mentioned disciplines. The successful applicant will be required to present to the hospital for callback within 30 minutes.
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.
- Classification: Combined Lab/X-Ray Tech I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Laboratory
- Primary Location: Drayton Valley Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.60
- Posting End Date: 25-MAR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 06-APR-2026
- Temporary End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 36
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $37.61
- Maximum Salary: $49.53
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Current experience in Biochemistry and Hematology required. Proven interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required. Excellent public relation and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, inter-disciplinary team members and personnel from other departments in a fast-paced and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, logical/methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Candidate must be well organized and flexible. Current phlebotomy experience including venipuncture, micropuncture, blood culture and Type and Screen on all ages and patient types. Cardiology experience including holter monitors and ECG. Macro and microscopic urinalysis.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care Epic, Unity Real Time, MUSE and Cardioday experience and knowledge is preferred. Experience in a healthcare setting. Familiar with Ortho Vitros XT 3400, DxH 600, Clinitek Advantus, ACL Elite Pro instruments and Beckman Access.
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.
