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SaskatchewanRegina is desperately short of nuclear medicine technologists, a situation that is delaying critical testing of everything from cancer to heart blockages, according to the union that represents the health workers. Opposition says workers are leaving for provinces where they can make $15 more per hourListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP and CUPE say nuclear medicine technologists are leaving Regina for higher pay in other provinces. (CBC News)Regina is desperately short of nuclear medicine technologists, a situation that is delaying critical testing of everything from cancer to heart blockages, according to the union that represents the health workers. “If you come to this department you will see half of this equipment sitting empty because they don’t have people to run them,” said Bashir Jalloh, president of CUPE local 5430, which represents nuclear medicine technologists in the city.