Job prospects X-ray (radiology) Technician in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Medical radiation technologists in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Medical radiation technologists (NOC 32121) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

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

• An increasing and aging population is largely driving the demand for medical radiation technologists.
• Medical radiation technologists work in health-care facilities, including hospitals, clinics and cancer centres.
• Medical radiation technologists gather critical information for diagnosis and treatment; and serve as advisors to radiologists, radiation oncologists and other health-care providers. They also serve as educators, technical and therapy specialists, and interdisciplinary consultants.
• There are four specialties within the profession: radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and magnetic resonance.
• In order to work in New Brunswick, medical radiation technologists must be licensed by the New Brunswick Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (NBAMRT).

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

• Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Medical radiation technologists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 90%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology