The Town of Westlock is located one hour northwest of Edmonton, just north of the continental divide between the Athabasca and North Saskatchewan River basins and east of the Pembina River. With over 4,800 residents, Westlock offers a welcoming, family oriented environment with a wide range of amenities. Residents and visitors enjoy an Aquatic Centre, outdoor skating rink, off leash dog park, skateboard park, multiple sports facilities, the Rotary Walking Trail, and numerous parks and open spaces. Thunder Lake Provincial Park featuring boat access, campgrounds, and lakeside recreation is only 45 minutes away, while the region’s rivers provide excellent fishing and water sport opportunities. Community events such as the Westlock Country Jamboree, Blue Suede Music Festival, and the local Farmers Market contribute to a vibrant, active atmosphere that draws people to the area year round. As a Combined Laboratory and X Ray Technologist I at the Westlock Healthcare Centre, you will be part of a collaborative rural healthcare team that provides essential diagnostic services to the community and surrounding region. In this role, you will perform site specific manual and automated laboratory procedures, diagnostic imaging exams, cardiology procedures, and related duties in accordance with standards set by the Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X Ray Technologists (ACCLXT), the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), and the Health Professions Act. Working in a rural setting offers the opportunity to broaden your skills across multiple disciplines, exercise professional independence, and contribute directly to high quality patient care in a supportive and community focused environment.
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
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Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program: Laboratory
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Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.80
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Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
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Temporary End Date: 05-NOV-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 2
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Shifts per cycle: 8
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $37.61
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Maximum Salary: $49.53
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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 respond to call backs within 30 minutes. Experience with Beaker and Radiant modules of Epic in the last 2 years. Experience performing phlebotomy in the last year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Beaker and Radiant modules of Epic in the last 2 years. Experience performing ECGs in the last 2 years. Experience on Vitros 3400, Sysmex with Caresphere, Wellsky, Triage meter, i-Stat. Experience on FUJI CR and Phillips X-Ray unit.
