Job prospects Combined Laboratory And X-ray Technologist in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

We were not able to determine labour market conditions for Medical laboratory technologists in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region over the past few years (2021-2023) because of low employment levels in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Medical laboratory technologists (NOC 32120) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Medical laboratory technologists are employed by hospitals, blood banks, clinics, research facilities and post-secondary institutions.
• Population growth and an aging population will support demand for medical laboratory technologists, going forward, as this will generate an increasing need for medical laboratory tests.
• Technological advancements are impacting the nature of work as more processes are becoming automated.
• Medical laboratory technologists must be certified and registered with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists in order to practice.
• Some employers may require a university science degree for specialized medical laboratory technologists.

Here are some key facts about Medical laboratory technologists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Medical laboratory technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 73%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 27%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology