Summary Radiation Therapist in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as a radiation therapist. The following information is applicable to all Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121).
Description
Medical radiation technologists use radiation and electromagnetism to produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease and use radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment. They are employed in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, clinics, radiological laboratories, colleges and universities. Medical radiation technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.
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Requirements
College or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.
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Wages
$37.67/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
82 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
- Operation and Control
- Instructing
- Monitoring
- Time Management
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