NOC 32121Medical radiation technologists

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 32121 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Medical radiation technologists. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

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Definition

Medical radiation technologists operate radiographic and radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment and produce images of body structures for the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. They are employed in hospitals, cancer treatment centres, clinics, radiological laboratories, colleges and universities. Medical radiation technologists who are supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Radiological technologists
Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, mammography units and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce radiographs or anatomic images of the human body for the diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury
Record and process patient data
Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the radiographic examination
Explain procedures, position patient and equipment and apply radiation protection measures
May train and supervise student radiographers or supervise other radiological technologists.
Radiological technologists may specialize in areas such as computerized tomography, angiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, interventional radiology, dosimetry, stereotaxy or brachytherapy.
Nuclear medicine technologists
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, such as radionuclides and other tracer materials to patients or to biological samples
Operate radiation detection equipment, such as gamma cameras, scanners, scintillation counters, tomodensitometers and ionization chambers, to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease
Perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on biological specimens, such as blood, urine and faeces
Record and process results of procedures
Check equipment to ensure proper operation
Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination
Apply radiation protection measures
May train and supervise student nuclear medicine technologists or supervise other nuclear medicine technologists.
Radiation therapists
Operate linear accelerators, cobalt 60, X-ray and other radiation therapy equipment to administer radiation treatment prescribed by radiation oncologists
Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation
Assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicists with preparation of radiation treatment plan
Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials such as cobalt, radium, cesium and isotopes and the construction of devices such as plaster casts and acrylic moulds to assist with administration of radiation treatment
Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient's physical and psychological well-being during the entire course of treatment
Explain procedures and side effects of radiation
May train and supervise student radiotherapy technologists or supervise other radiotherapy technologists.

Example job titles

•mammography technician
•nuclear medicine clinical instructor
•nuclear medicine technologist
•nuclear medicine technologists supervisor
•radiation oncology technologist
•radiation therapist
•radiation therapy clinical instructor
•radiation therapy technologist (RTT)

Express Entry category draws

NOC 32121 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.

Latest draw: June 25, 2026
CRS cut-off: 475
Invitations: 4,000

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Medical Radiation Technologists are classified under code 32121. This occupation falls under TEER 2, making highly skilled foreign nationals eligible for major Canadian economic immigration streams, including the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) managed under the federal Express Entry system. Furthermore, because healthcare is a priority sector in Canada, applicants under NOC 32121 may also benefit from targeted category-based Express Entry draws and specialized Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams.

To qualify under NOC 32121, candidates must meet specific employment requirements. Typically, this includes the completion of a three-year college, hospital, or other approved program in diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, or magnetic resonance imaging, or a bachelor's degree in medical radiation technology. Additionally, licensing is mandatory with a provincial regulatory body in most provinces, and membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is usually required by employers. These professionals operate radiation oncology, X-ray, MRI, and CT equipment to scan patients or administer radiation treatments.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 32121 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Medical radiation technologists is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 32121 usually require?

Medical radiation technologists is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Medical radiation technologists is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

Do category-based Express Entry draws cover NOC 32121?

Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.