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Combined Laboratory / X-Ray Technologist I
Your Opportunity:
Looking for Something Different? Start Your Career Adventure in Northern Alberta. We are currently looking for a Combined Lab and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) to join our team in Wabasca, a close-knit northern community known for its scenic landscape and cultural richness. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to rural health care while broadening your clinical expertise across both laboratory and diagnostic imaging disciplines. This position includes day shifts and on-call duties with occasional early evening shifts. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Lab/Diagnostic Imaging
- Primary Location: Wabasca/Desmarais Healthcare
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 29-APR-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 25-JAN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.45
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- 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:As required.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience in Wabasca, along with proficiency in Vitros XT, Triage, iSTAT, ACL Elite Pro, Clinitek, and Sysmex analyzers is preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 of the posting end date indicated.
Hiring Requirements:
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
COVID-19 Immunization: Proof of full immunization against COVID-19. Full immunization status is achieved when 14 days have passed after the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or the first dose of a single-dose vaccine. See our Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.
