Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory
Medical radiation technologists (MRTs) assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions by using electromagnetic and nuclear medicine technologies to produce images of body parts and systems. Depending on their qualifications, MRTs can work as radiological technologists, magnetic resonance technologists, or nuclear medicine technologists. More information about these positions: Medical Radiation Technology (healthcareersmanitoba.ca)
Medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) assist clinicians with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. They are responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing blood, body fluids and tissue samples and interpreting test results. More information about these positions: Allied Health Providers
Medical laboratory assistants (MLAs) support the work of medical laboratory technologists by collecting, sorting, preparing, and processing samples for testing and analysis. More information about these positions: Medical Laboratory Assistant – CR – Health Careers Manitoba
Diagnostic medical sonographers use specialized equipment that emits high frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body structures. These images are used to assist clinicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (healthcareersmanitoba.ca)
Cardiology technologists perform non-invasive cardiac tests – including electrocardiograms, exercise stress testing, and Holter monitoring – to record the cardiac activity of their patients. The results of these tests are used by clinical practitioners to diagnose, monitor, and treat heart disease. Cardiology Technologist (healthcareersmanitoba.ca)
Combined Lab X-ray Technology Program
- The Combined Lab X-ray Technology (CLXT) program is offered through Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon.
- The program is 2.5 years and includes one year of clinical training that will take place in a Manitoba Diagnostic Services site.
- Graduates would qualify to work in a rural site where x-ray and lab postions are combined.
- Admission requirements:
- English language requirements
- Additional information on their website
- Register today for Jan. 5, 2026 entrance to the program.
- Shared Health will be supporting the students selected for this program in exchange for a return of service agreement.
- Shared Health will support students to take this program through:
- Tuition fees
- Lab fees
- School scrubs
- other misc. expenses
For more information contact Joanne Goldstone [email protected]
