Radiologist

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Description
Radiologists perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission
tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
They communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians,
patients, or families. They provide counselling to radiologic patients to explain the
processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
Radiologists also perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy,

percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, and nephrostomy

catheter placement, and treat malignant internal or external growths by exposure to
radiation from radiographs (x-rays), high energy sources, or natural or synthetic
radioisotopes.
Sample Job Titles: Radiologic Technologist, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, MRI
Technologist

Provincial Outlook

Estimated Salary

$60,888 - $426,676
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Education Level
Secondary School
On-the-job Training
College/Apprenticeship

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Compatibility

74%
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Workplace

Work Environment
Radiologists work in healthcare facilities. Like other healthcare workers, radiologists may
be exposed to infectious diseases. They are often on their feet for long periods and may
need to lift or turn patients who are disabled.

Main Duties

Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians,

patients, or families.
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or
communications systems.
Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
Consult with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
Evaluate medical information to determine patients' risk factors, such as allergies to
contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of procedures.
Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.
Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk
of error is high.
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports,
or by communicating with referring clinicians.
Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or
alternative treatments.

Important Skills

Detail-oriented. Radiologists must follow exact instructions to get the images needed
to diagnose and treat the patient.
Interpersonal skills. Radiologists work closely with patients who may be in extreme
pain or mentally stressed. Technologists must be able to put the patient at ease to get
usable images.
Math skills. Radiologists may need to calculate and mix the right dose of chemicals
used in imaging procedures.
Physical stamina.Radiologists often work on their feet for long periods during the day
and they must be able to lift and move patients who need assistance.
Technical skills. Radiologists must understand how to operate complex machinery.

Career Cluster

This cluster involves the science of dealing with human and

animal health. planning and managing, and providing
therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics,
support services, research in biology and biotechnology and

Health Science

the development of these and related services. It involves the

study and research of health related topics and the
application of knowledge to improve health and prevent
disease.

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Job Outlook

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador

Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

Not Available

Job Outlook based on NOC 3111 (Specialist physicians)

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Salary Ranges

Canada

$46,252 - $376,461

Alberta

$60,888 - $426,676

British Columbia

$49,944 - $334,897

Manitoba

$45,398 - $371,862

New Brunswick

$47,621 - $354,275

Newfoundland and Labrador

$49,704 - $598,690

Nova Scotia

$36,870 - $250,710

Northwest Territories

Not Available

Nunavut

Not Available

Ontario

$44,838 - $360,015

Prince Edward Island

$200,234 - $319,418

Quebec

$42,902 - $409,323

Saskatchewan

$45,027 - $300,642

Yukon

Not Available

Salary Ranges are based on hourly rates for NOC 3111 (Specialist physicians) and an estimated 2086 hours per year

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Employment Growth

2012

122,890

2013

126,961

2014

130,700

2015

134,463

2016

138,050

2017

141,317

2018

144,635

2019

148,061

2020

151,191

2021

154,499

2022

157,945

Employment Growth based on Stats Canada Occupation Group 311

Requirements

Education Level

Secondary School

On-the-job Training

College/Apprenticeship

University

Requirements

A bachelor of science degree, or if in Quebec completion of a college program and

one year of pre-medicine university studies, is usually required.
Graduation from an approved medical school and specific specialty training are
required.
Completion of the certifying examinations of the Royal college of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada and Licensing by the provincial or territorial licensing authority
are required.
Four to five years of specialty residency training are required.

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Social

Occupation Results

Investigative
75%

56%

61%

95%

Realistic

Enterprising
48%

46%

83%

0%

Artistic

Conventional
44%

40%

11%

33%

Knowledge

Your top subject area is

This occupation is a

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SLIGHT MATCH

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Physical Education

Occupation Results

Social Science
89%

39%

68%

44%

Business

Science
39%

28%

43%

59%

Creative Arts

English
28%

28%

38%

30%

Computers

Mathematics
22%

22%

53%

48%

Technical & Trades

Languages
22%

22%

36%

27%

Motivations

Your top motivation factor is

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Support
89%

61%

78%

72%

Recognition

Relationships
53%

53%

72%

67%

Independence

Working Conditions
50%

44%

72%

67%

Compatibility
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring
physicians, patients, or families.

Maybe not

Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or

communications systems.

Maybe not

Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.

Somewhat

Consult with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.

Somewhat

Evaluate medical information to determine patients' risk factors, such as

allergies to contrast agents, or to make decisions regarding the
appropriateness of procedures.

Somewhat

Instruct radiologic staff in desired techniques, positions, or projections.

Just a bit

Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop

expertise.

Just a bit

Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas

where risk of error is high.

Just a bit

Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated

reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks,
benefits, or alternative treatments.

Resources

Definitely

Just a bit

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Helpful Links
Ontario:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
www.cpso.on.ca
British Columbia:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
www.cpsbc.ca
Alberta:
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta
www.cpsa.ab.ca
Saskatchewan:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
www.quadrant.net/cpss
Prince Edward Island:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island
www.cpspei.ca

New Brunswick:
College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick
www.cpsnb.org

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