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Careers in Diagnostic Services
Job Descriptions and Educational Requirements for Careers in Medical Diagnostics
There are many different career options for those interested in medical diagnostics. From Medical Laboratory Technologist and Medical Radiological Technologist to specialty positions in both lab and diagnostic imaging, below are job descriptions and educational requirements for varied careers in diagnostics.
Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
Job Description
Perform analysis on tissue, blood and other body fluids to detect disease and monitor treatments
Educational Requirements
24 credits of post secondary sciences and completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Sciences (Technology) program
Education Institutions
Red River College Medical Laboratory Sciences Program RRC Program Catalogue
Medical Radiologic Technologist/X-ray Technologist (MRT)
Job Description
Detect illness and injury using equipment such as X-ray machines and CT scanners to produce images of the body
Educational Requirements
27 credit hours of post-secondary education and completion of an accredited Medical Radiologic Technology Program
Education Institutions
Red River College Medical Radiologic Technology Program RRC Program Catalogue
Cytotechnologist
Job Description
Performs morphologic and biochemical analysis on cells taken from the body, for the purpose of detecting cancer.
Educational Requirements
24 credits of post-secondary science and completion of an accredited Diagnostic Cytology training program
Education Institutions
School of Diagnostic Cytology Diploma Program Brochure
Cytogenetic/Molecular Genetic Technologist
Job Description
Conducts tests on chromosomes, DNA and RNA from cells of body fluids and tissues to diagnostic genetic diseases
Educational Requirements
Two or more university-level genetics courses (either in Human Genetics or Molecular Genetics); OR a Bachelor of Science degree with two or more university-level genetics courses (either in Human Genetics or Molecular Genetics) and successful completion of an accredited Genetics Technology training program
Educational Institutions
The Michener Institute
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Pathology Assistant
Job Description
Dissects surgical specimens, prepares them for testing and provides detailed descriptions for Pathologists’ reports
Educational Requirements
Bachelor of Science degree and completion of Pathology Assistant Program or completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Sciences program and specialized on-the-job training
Education Institutions
University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine PA Program
Ultrasound Technologist/Medical Sonographer
Job Description
Studies the function of moving structures within the body in real-time using high-frequency sound waves to produce images
Educational Requirements
Graduation from a two-year patient-related allied health education program such as X-ray technologist, nuclear medicine technologist, laboratory technologist, respiratory therapist or registered nurse); OR a relevant Bachelor’s degree and completion of an accredited Ultrasound Technology (Medical Sonography) training program
Education Institutions
Health Sciences Centre Ultrasound Training Program
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
Job Description
Performs support functions to assist Medical Laboratory Technologists in their daily procedures; Duties include preparing and dispensing media and solutions used in departments, accessioning, receiving, processing of specimens received in the laboratory and phlebotomy (blood collection)
Educational Requirements
Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant training program
Education Institutions
Herzing College
Neeginan Institute of Applied Technology
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