MRI Technologist

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Job Description

Operating Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

RADIOLOGY CAREER PATHWAY

Limited Scope
X-Ray Operator
Radiology
Tech
Diagnostic Medical
Sonographer
MRI
Technologist
Radiation
Therapist
Cardiac
Sonographer

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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Certification
  • Certifications
  • Associate Degree
REGIONAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS

26.2%

10 year growth increase

HIGH

Job Demand

$35 - 45

Wage Range

KNOWLEDGE

Health
Medicine and dentistry Radiology Healthcare MRI Medical imaging
Business
Customer service
Engineering and Technology
Computers and electronics
Arts and Humanities
English Language reading

SKILLS

Basic Skills
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions Reading work related information
Social
Looking for ways to help people Compassion Utilize active listening Collaboration Understanding peoples’ reactions and responding empathetically
Problem Solving
Noticing when problems happen and coming up with solutions based on available information

ABILITIES

Verbal
Understand verbal and non-verbal communication
Ideas and Logic
Situational awareness Ability to report problems and issues as necessary Order or arrange things
Attention
Focus Multitasking Ability to be in-tune with patients’ needs Ability to comply with rules and regulations
Visual Understanding
Communicating by writing, reading and understanding what is written

PERSONALITY

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that
need: Dependability Attention to Detail Concern for Others Integrity Self-Control Cooperation

TECHNOLOGY

Medical Software
Electronic medical records systems
Development Environment Software
Data entry software, financial and office suite products knowledge, email systems, video conferencing systems
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