Medical Radiation Technologist

Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT’s) are front line health care professionals educated and trained in the field of radiation sciences who perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatments

As a valued member of the health care team they interact directly with patients providing professionalism, compassion, dignity and the highest patient care to those requiring their services.

Passionate of their profession, an MRT can be seen working in a hospital, private clinic, mobile clinics, long term care, chiropractors, correctional facilities, colleges, universities and veterinaries. Also, many MRT’s work in Government facilities and private practice, their high level of education and experience are in high demand by corporations.

Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT’s) are highly skilled, well-educated and competent health-care professionals who may practice within 4 disciplines of their profession using RADIANT energies.

• Radiation Therapy

• Radiological Imaging

• Nuclear Medicine

• Magnetic Resonance

 

They provide front line service with the highest quality of care, respect, dignity and professionalism regardless of race, religion, colour, creed, and sexual orientation.

  • We are not nurses or doctors
  • We are not button pushers
  • We are not x-ray techs
  • We are not x-ray technicians
  • We do not hang stethoscopes around our necks
  • We do not fix radios
  • We are not radioactive

We are health care professionals with our own identity MRT

SPREADING THE WORDBRANDING OUR PROFESSION

TOP QUALITIES OF A MEDICAL RADIATION TECHNOLOGIST

1. Compassion

According to “RT Image,” an online magazine for radiology professionals, compassion is the most important factor. Medical Radiation Technologists have an ability to relate to the patient and adjust the care they provide to the patient in various situations. “RT Image” suggests that MRT’s treat their patients as though they were members of their own families.

2. Professionalism

MRT’s have good organizational skills and are responsible and dependable in their daily practise. Even after long tiring shifts, they will always maintain a professional attitude with patients and other team members. Working either independently or with other health-care team members, professionalism is always at the forefront. They are essential in the delivery of radiation therapy treatments and play significant roles in diagnostic imaging.

3. Communication

MRT’S have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with other members of the health-care team called upon to discuss treatment or imaging procedures. When communicating with patients and family an MRT has the ability to explain procedures with compassion knowing that each patient is just not a number but a person.

4. Adaptability

The modern evolution of new technology in healthcare plays a significant role in changing the practice of medical imaging and the delivery of radiation therapy treatments. As a healthcare professional, MRT’s are highly trained to adapt quickly and embrace new technology and innovation in their discipline. The future of healthcare lies in working hand-in-hand with technology and healthcare workers have to embrace emerging healthcare technologies in order to stay relevant in the coming years. MRT’s are no exception, new technology improves patient care and quality of life that all MRT’s are committed in providing to their clients.

Children and the Medical Radiation Technologist

Hospitalized children are commonly confused, frightened, and in need of support, reassurance, explanation of what they will be exposed to [in a manner that fits their level of maturity], and mostly, they need to be recognized as ‘little people’ who are yearning to be treated not just as ‘bodies’ but as humans with emotions, pain, illness, and concerns.

When it comes to children and hospital anxiety, no one tactic is a sure-fire solution. The patient’s age, prior hospital experience, personality and the reason for their visit, can all factor in to how they’ll respond to anxiety-reducing tactics. However, by combining a variety of solutions, the MRT will make them feel at ease during their visit.

Spreading the Word

As a Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT), all of you understand the value of your profession and what you provide. However, if you just take a step back and consider asking a member of the public:

“What is an MRT and their role in healthcare?”

What do you think the response might be?

Being unified and promoting our profession will allow us to be heard and demonstrate our unique roles and values of the services that you provide.

The public will better understand.

Supporting the front line.

The term “front line workers” describes healthcare professionals that provide routine and essential services in a medical practice.

Often, they will serve as the first point of contact with patients, families and caregivers.
Are MRT’s front line workers – most certainly!

Many government agencies and employers do not recognize MRT’s as front line workers and as such do not provide them with the recognition and respect they deserve compared to other professions example nurses and physicians.

Creating greater awareness through promotion will provide a better understanding of the profession of Medical Radiation Technology and the unique role that each MRT contributes in enhancing quality healthcare to the public.

Let’s do it together! We can make it happen!

Branding our Profession

1. Branding promotes recognition

One of the major components of a brand is a logo – the face of our profession. It’s what people instantly recognize. It’s a powerful way of creating who you are as a professional – Your own identity.

The logo is designed to immediately identify MRT as our profession and the sun as what we do, emitting radiation. It will stand out on your lapel where it will be easily recognized making your patients feel at ease.

2. Branding creates trust

Seeing who you are immediately provides reassurance that you are a qualified, well-educated individual providing a service with the utmost of professionalism and integrity. Branding consistency should be ongoing and recognizable at first glance.

It takes time and repetition for clients to go from becoming aware of you to remembering, trusting, and feeling comfortable with you

3. Branding consistency

Branding your profession needs to be consistent with a clear message. Brand consistency helps put back in context, so people are more likely to remember you and your profession.

Failure to continually promote and brand your profession at work, in leisure, social media and on the road will people will forget quickly. As an MRT we all have a responsibly in promotion of our profession no matter how small.

The next step is yours – Show your colours with pride.

Why buy our products?

  • 1. Because we are in the business of promoting you and the profession of Medical Radiation Technology.
  • 2. Because we want to achieve uniformity in how we promote ourselves.
  • 3. Because we want you to be seen and heard.
  • 4. Because we want you to be recognized as a unique front-line healthcare professional.

By offering products that clearly identify you as an MRT, is one of the small first steps in creating awareness and promoting the profession of Medical Radiation Technology.

Have Any Questions?

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info@mrtunited.com

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613 769 3302

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