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Working as a Medical Radiation Technologist

Industry Overview 

Industry sources report that there are currently shortages for medical radiation technologists throughout the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.

The growing demand for health-care services will increase opportunities for medical radiation technologists. Population growth, an aging population, and technological advances in diagnosis and treatment are contributing to the demand for X-rays, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine tests and other diagnostic procedures. 

Those seeking employment in hospital settings are advised that full-time positions are difficult to acquire when starting a career; however, there will be plenty of on-call and part-time opportunities.

Job Outlook in BC

an infographic showing the job openings outlook in british columbia for medical radiation technologists

Chart from WorkBC

WorkBC provides job openings in BC regions from 2021-2031

a chart showing job openings in BC regions for medical radiation technologists

You can learn more about working in BC from the following sources:

 

search Medical radiation technologists
Profiles for “Medical Imaging Tech,” “Nuclear Medicine Technologist” & “Radiation Therapist”

Types of Employers

Medical radiation technologists are employed in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, clinics, radiological laboratories, research and education facilities, and in equipment sales and service and training.

Salary & Working Hours

In BC, the median annual salary for medical radiation technologists is $80,296.

Medical imaging techs can earn between $40,000 and $95,000 a year.

Nuclear medicine technologists can earn between $45,000 and $95,000 a year.

Radiation therapists can earn anywhere from can earn from $50,000 to around $100,000 a year.

In addition to their salaries, full-time employees usually receive benefits, including paid sick leave and vacation time, and dental coverage. Technicians often belong to unions. This means that their wage rate and benefits are negotiated on their behalf by union representatives.

Sources: WorkBC & Career Cruising

In BC regions, medical radiation technologists can expect to make:

a chart showing hourly wages for medical radiation technologists in BC regions

Source: Job Bank Wage Report

Working Hours

Medical radiation technologists typically work 37 to 40 hours per week. For those working in hospitals shift work, evenings and weekends is common. You can often expect to be on call in case of an emergency. Opportunities for part-time work are also available.

Source: WorkBC