Medical Radiation Technologist

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.

Overview

Salary Range
$67,689 – $84,918

Recommended High School Courses
High School Diploma or equivalent
English 40S
Math 40S
Biology 40S
Chemistry 40S
Physics 40S

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

Team Player

Problem Solver

Attentive to Detail

Empathetic and Compassionate

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

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