Combined Laboratory​/X-Ray Technologist II

Combined Laboratory / X-Ray Technologist II

Help clinicians and patients diagnose and manage disease in Alberta Precision Laboratories’ (APL’s) busy rural communities by joining our South Zone team. Here you will be responsible for using advanced technical skills and judgement to assist South Zone Rural Lab site supervisors with development and implementation of diagnostic processes, procedures in conjunction with Pathologists and laboratory managers.

You’re an analytical, organized lab technologist who works well under pressure and will support lab administration duties to include testing, staffing, training and feedback, quality control programs, scheduling, costing and ordering supplies as needed.

This position is responsible for identifying results, issues, or situations that require escalation to the Clinical Supervisor, Manager, Director, Clinical Chemists, or Pathologists. The role will primarily support laboratory processes within Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, and Specimen Pre- and Post-Analytics, while also contributing to other laboratory areas as required.

As an excellent problem-solver, you can adapt, prioritize, and manage your time while ensuring lab and organizational policy compliance, including quality control and quality assurance procedures. You will contribute to a positive, respectful, and patient-oriented workplace independently and as part of the Rural Support team.

Make a difference in the South Zone Rural Communities as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information that they need to improve, optimize, or maintain health.

This position is available at either Medicine Hat Regional Hospital or Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

As a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist II, you will direct and supervise the day-to-day operation of department staff and services in their area. You will be responsible for the coordination, organization and operation of the site Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging departments. You will also be responsible to perform site specific manual and automated laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging exams, cardiology procedures and related duties following established standards and practice defined by the Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists (ACCLXT), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and Health Professions Act.

• Classification: Combined Lab/X-Ray Tech II
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rural Support
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.73
• Maximum Salary: $52.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Combined Lab/X-Ray Tech II
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rural Support
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 04-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.73
• Maximum Salary: $52.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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).

Minimum of 5 years of laboratory experience in Chemistry, Hematology and Coagulation within the last 5 years.

Experience in quality control review, new equipment workup, method validation, statistical analysis, reagent management, proficiency testing & LIS user acceptance testing.

Three years of supervisory experience, in the last five years.

Training in quality improvement, conflict resolution, and leadership is an asset.

Preference will be given to candidates with advanced technical troubleshooting skills as well as experience in incident investigation, corrective action implementation, safety, and accreditation standards.

Previous rural experience is an asset.

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

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.