A Career as a Medical Radiation Technologist Can Take You Anywhere
OVERVIEW
Salary Range
$65,082 – $81,644
Recommended High School Courses
High School Diploma or equivalent
English 40S
Math 40S
Biology 40S
Chemistry 40S
Physics 40S
Medical radiation technologists use radiation and electromagnetism to help diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Depending on their education, they might work in one of the following areas:
Radiologic technology – using x-rays to create images of internal structures and organs in the body
Magnetic resonance technology – using electromagnetism and radio waves to create images
Nuclear medicine technology – using radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive drugs) to understand how organs function
Medical radiation technologists also work as radiation therapists and provide treatment to people living with cancer.
Role Requirements
- Medical radiation technologists spend a lot of time on their feet
- Medical radiation technologists are frequently required to lift equipment and position patients
- Medical radiation technologists must follow strict safety procedures to keep themselves and their patients safe from radiation
- Medical radiation technologists may work with patients who experience medical test anxiety
- Medical radiation technologists generally work 8-hour shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Skills and Abilities
Educational Programs
Red River College Polytechnic
- Medical Radiologic Technology
- MRI and Spectroscopy*
*to be admitted into the MRI and Spectroscopy program, you need a diploma or degree in medical radiologic technology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or sonography
CancerCare Manitoba/University of Winnipeg
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technology*
*Southern Alberta Institute of Technology is located in Calgary, AB. Manitoba Students complete one year of study in Calgary followed by a one-year practicum in Winnipeg hospitals