medical radiation technologist (MRT)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Explain procedures
• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Position patients
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals materials to patients or to biological samples
• Record and process results of procedures
• Apply radiation protection measures
• Explain procedures and side effects of radiation
• Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
• Record and process patient data
• Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Additional information

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Parking available
• Wellness program