medical radiation technologist (MRT)

Education:

College/CEGEP.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

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

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.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.