medical radiation technologist (MRT)

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Explain procedures
• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners
• Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners
• Operate mammography units
• Position patients
• Assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicists with preparation of radiation treatment plan
• Record and process results of procedures
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask