Combined Lab and X-Ray Technician

Combined Lab and X-Ray Technicians conduct routine medical laboratory tests, perform general radiography and electrocardiograms, and set up, clean and maintain related equipment.

What Do Combined Lab and X-Ray Technicians Do?

• Collect, prepare and analyze patient samples
• Explain x-ray procedures to patients and answer questions
• Monitor patients
• Correctly position patients and equipment
• Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce quality images that assist in diagnosis
• Follow radiation protection practices, regulations and philosophy to reduce risk to patients, staff and visitors
• Perform electrocardiograms and determine if ECG tracings are technically accurate
• Use computer programs to operate and report results from laboratory, x-ray and ECG equipment
• Perform administrative and clerical duties
• Insure that equipment and instruments are working properly and maintain equipment

Where do Combined Lab and X-Ray Technicians work?

• Health Regions and Health Authorities
• Hospitals
• Doctor’s Offices
• Radiology Clinics
• Dental Offices
• Convalescent homes

Job Titles

• Health Care Technologist
• Laboratory Technician/Technologist
• Medical Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist
• Medical Technologist

What characteristics do you need?

• sense of responsibility and a high degree of integrity
• sensitivity to the needs of ill and injured people
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• good organizational skills
• ability to do detailed work and maintain a high level of accuracy
• ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Estimated Average Hourly Wage from Service Canada - Saskatchewan - $22.89/hour

Post-Secondary Institute

• SIAST – Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology
o Diploma Program
o Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 70% in English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Math B30, Physics 20, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30
o Length: 2 years

Career Ambassador Project
Community Vitality Monitoring Partnership Process
306-425-6883