Diagnostic lab and imaging staffing across Canada
Lab and imaging professionals for the departments that everyone else depends on. We place medical laboratory technologists and medical radiation technologists into hospital, community lab and imaging roles, relief and permanent. We verify registration and certification before we present anyone.
- Free for candidates. Always.
- Licences verified with the regulator
- Every province and territory except Quebec
Where we place lab and imaging professionals
Hospital laboratories
Chemistry, hematology, microbiology, transfusion medicine, histology and core lab, often with 24 hour coverage.
Hospital medical imaging
X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, mammography, nuclear medicine and interventional suites.
Community labs and collection sites
Specimen collection, processing and testing for outpatients.
Community imaging and diagnostic clinics
Private and publicly funded imaging clinics, plus cardiac, pulmonary and sleep diagnostic services.
Diagnostic roles we place
Sonographers, cardiac and neurodiagnostic technologists and laboratory assistants can be discussed case by case.
Medical laboratory technologists
Hospital and community laboratory roles.
Medical laboratory technologist jobsMedical radiation technologists
Radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and MRI.
Medical radiation technologist jobsRespiratory therapists
Pulmonary function and sleep diagnostics.
Respiratory therapist jobsEndoscopy nurses
Nurses in diagnostic procedure areas.
Endoscopy nurse staffingCardiac nurses
Nurses in cardiac diagnostic and procedure areas.
Cardiac nurse staffingLab and imaging leadership
Managers and directors of diagnostic departments.
Administrator recruitmentHow diagnostic staffing works
- Tell us what you needThe modality or discipline, shift pattern, systems, province and start date.
- We verify credentialsWe check registration and national certification status before presenting a candidate.
- You review a short listCandidates see department and shift details first.
- Start and follow-upA relief shift, contract block or permanent hire, with follow-up after the start.
Lab and imaging registration by province
Rules differ by province. Where a regulatory college exists, technologists register with it. Where none exists yet, employers usually require national certification from CSMLS (laboratory) or CAMRT (medical radiation technology). We check what applies in each province.
Medical laboratory technologists
| Province | Regulator |
|---|---|
| Alberta | College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta |
| Saskatchewan | College of Medical Laboratory Professionals of Saskatchewan |
| Manitoba | College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba |
| Ontario | College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador College of Medical Laboratory Science |
Medical laboratory technologists are not currently regulated by a college in British Columbia, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Employers there generally rely on national certification. For Prince Edward Island, we confirm the current status with each candidate and employer.
Medical radiation technologists
| Province | Regulator |
|---|---|
| Alberta | Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists |
| Saskatchewan | College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Professionals of Saskatchewan |
| Ontario | College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Regulatory College of Medical Radiation Technologists |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals |
| Prince Edward Island | College of Allied Health Professionals of Prince Edward Island |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals |
British Columbia and Manitoba do not yet have a regulatory college for medical radiation technologists. BC has announced that radiation therapists will be regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC under the Health Professions and Occupations Act from November 29, 2027, with other disciplines left for a later phase. We confirm the current position with each candidate.
Good to know: Departments also work to accreditation and quality standards set by their health authority or employer. We do not currently place in Quebec.
Lab and imaging staffing challenges we hear about
Round-the-clock coverage
Labs and emergency imaging need nights, weekends and holidays, which stretches small teams.
Specialized skills
MRI, CT, nuclear medicine and microbiology benefit from modality-specific experience, so a general fill may not fit.
Equipment and software familiarity
Each site uses its own systems, so orientation time matters.
Waitlist and backlog pressure
Imaging backlogs and expanded hours in some regions create temporary demand for extra shifts.
Rural and small hospital sites
One or two technologists may cover a full facility, so a single absence needs a relief plan.
Coverage models for labs and imaging
Relief and per-diem shifts
Weekend, night and holiday coverage.
Short and long contracts
Leave replacement, backlog projects and new equipment ramp-up.
Part-time and fixed-day roles
Community labs and imaging clinics.
Permanent placement
Longer-term hires for lab and imaging teams.
Direct hire placementFor short-term cover, see relief and contract staffing.
For lab and imaging managers
- Pre-checked registration and certification
- Candidates screened for modality and system experience
- Terms in writing
For high-volume needs, ask about managed staffing programs.
For technologists
- Choose your modality and setting
- See shift and site details first
- Free for candidates. Always.
Your profile is handled under PIPEDA, with your consent before it is shared.
How we are different
We verify credentials
We verify registration and certification and say so. It is a check at a point in time, not a guarantee.
We are clear about terms and fees
Candidates pay nothing. We are paid by the facility.
Related pages
Medical laboratory technologists
Laboratory roles.
Medical laboratory technologist jobsMedical radiation technologists
Imaging and therapy roles.
Medical radiation technologist jobsHospital
Hospital settings across Canada.
Hospital staffingAmbulatory clinic
Outpatient and clinic settings.
Ambulatory clinic staffingContract and relief staffing
Cover for shifts and leaves.
Relief and contract staffingDirect hire
Permanent placement.
Direct hire placementSee also how we handle compliance or contact us.
Lab and imaging staffing questions
Do you place both lab and imaging staff?
Yes. We place medical laboratory technologists and medical radiation technologists, and we can discuss other diagnostic roles case by case, such as sonographers or cardiac and neurodiagnostic technologists. Tell us the department and the discipline, and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Is national certification enough to work in any province?
No. In provinces with a regulatory college, provincial registration is also required, and a technologist who moves provinces registers with that province's regulator. National certification comes from CSMLS for laboratory and CAMRT for medical radiation technology.
Can you cover night and weekend shifts?
We can look for relief staff for those shifts. We do not promise a specific turnaround, because availability depends on the modality, the province and the market. Giving us as much notice as you can, along with the systems your department uses, helps us find a good fit.
Do you place into community clinics as well as hospitals?
Yes, both, depending on province and need. That includes community labs and collection sites, private and publicly funded imaging clinics, and cardiac, pulmonary and sleep diagnostic services. Tell us the setting and the shifts, and we will scope the search from there.
Does it cost technologists anything to use your service?
No. Our service is free for candidates. Always. Facilities pay fees, which are agreed in writing up front. You will not be asked to pay to submit a profile, to be considered for a role or to be placed.
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