Radiation technologists operate radiographic and radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment and produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. They are employed in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, clinics and radiological laboratories. Medical radiation technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group. [NOC 3215]
Both the Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (the provincial regulatory body) and the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist (the national regulatory body) include the disciplines of nuclear medicine, radiology, radiation therapy, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Basic Requirements:
- Successful completion of a medical radiation technologist program recognized by the Council of the Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
- Successful completion of an examination set or approved by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
Here is a process map for medical radiation technologists that outlines the steps to getting a license in Saskatchewan.
For other requirements and more information, contact:
Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
Email: president@samrtonline.ca
Website: www.samrtonline.ca
