# Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

> Operate 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.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 29-2035.00
- **Summary:** Operate 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.

## Aliases

- MRI Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coordinator)
- MRI QA Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Assurance Coordinator)
- MRI Tech (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician)
- MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)
- MRI Radiographer (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiographer)
- MRI Specialist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist)
- Research MRI Technologist (Research Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)
- Imaging Technologist
- MRI Special Procedures Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Special Procedures Technologist)
- Travel MRI Tech (Travel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician)

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. | Core | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise. | Core | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head. | Supplemental | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging. | Core | 4.A.4.a.5.k |
| Take brief medical histories from patients. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera. | Core | 4.A.2.a.2.a |
| Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice. | Core | 4.A.4.a.5.c |
| Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications. | Core | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation. | Core | 4.A.3.b.1.b |

## Emerging Tasks


## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | 4.A.4.a.5.k |
| Maintain medical equipment or instruments. | 4.A.3.b.4.f |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information. | 4.A.3.b.1.b |
| Load digital images onto computers or websites. | 4.A.3.b.1.f |
| Process x-rays or other medical images. | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members. | 4.A.4.a.1.e |
| Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures. | 4.A.4.a.5.c |
| Check quality of diagnostic images. | 4.A.2.a.2.a |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment. | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Position patients for treatment or examination. | 4.A.4.a.5.k |
| Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs. | 4.A.2.b.1.j |
| Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety. | 4.A.4.a.5.j |
| Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems. | 4.A.3.a.3.d |
| Repair medical facility equipment. | 4.A.3.b.4.f |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | 4.A.4.c.3.a |
| Train medical providers. | 4.A.4.b.3.f |
| Schedule patient procedures or appointments. | 4.A.2.b.5.c |
| Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation. | 4.A.1.b.2.g |
| Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities. | 4.A.3.b.6.f |
| Review technical documents to plan work. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures. | 4.A.1.a.1.b |
| Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities. | 4.A.2.a.3.d |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | 4.A.4.a.2.d |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.18 |
| English Language | knowledge | 4 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4 |
| Near Vision | ability | 4 |
| Physics | knowledge | 3.96 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.88 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Computers and Electronics | knowledge | 3.65 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Operations Monitoring | transferable_skill | 3.62 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.62 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | knowledge | 3.52 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.52 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.5 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 3.39 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.38 |
| Operation and Control | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.25 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.25 |
| Control Precision | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.25 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 3.25 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Flexibility of Closure | ability | 3.12 |
| Perceptual Speed | ability | 3.12 |
| Selective Attention | ability | 3.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | ability | 3.12 |
| Manual Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Finger Dexterity | ability | 3.12 |
| Biology | knowledge | 3.04 |
| Psychology | knowledge | 3.04 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Medical Software | Specialized Skill |
| Installation | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software | yes | no |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Appointment scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software | no | no |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software | no | no |
| GE Healthcare Centricity EMR | Medical software | no | no |
| Medical image processing software | Medical software | no | no |
| Radiology information systems (RIS) | Medical software | no | no |
| Teleradiology systems | Medical software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 4.83 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.74 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.65 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 4.65 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.61 |
| Contact With Others | 4.61 |
| E-Mail | 4.52 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 4.3 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 4.26 |
| Exposed to Disease or Infections | 4.09 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.04 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 4 |
| Consequence of Error | 4 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 4 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.91 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 3.91 |
| Time Pressure | 3.91 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 3.87 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 3.74 |
| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment | 3.73 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.65 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.61 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 3.57 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 3.48 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.43 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 3.36 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 3.26 |
| Level of Competition | 3.17 |
| Conflict Situations | 3.09 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 3.04 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.65 |
| Degree of Automation | 2.59 |
| Spend Time Standing | 2.57 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.57 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | 2.52 |
| Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People | 2.26 |
| Public Speaking | 2.13 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.96 |
| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions | 1.91 |
| Exposed to Whole Body Vibration | 1.78 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 3
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- **Experience:** Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- **Svp Range:** (6.0 to < 7.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 65.22 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 13.04 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.7 |
| High School Diploma | 4.35 |
| Some College Courses | 4.35 |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 4.35 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dependability | work_style | 6 |
| Health Care Service | specific_interest_area | 5.85 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 5.46 |
| Attention to Detail | work_style | 5 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 4.93 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 4.79 |
| Integrity | work_style | 4 |
| Mechanics/Electronics | specific_interest_area | 3.95 |
| Medical Science | specific_interest_area | 3.72 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 3.51 |
| Engineering | specific_interest_area | 3.13 |
| Physical Science | specific_interest_area | 3.08 |
| Cautiousness | work_style | 3 |
| Life Science | specific_interest_area | 2.83 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 2.72 |
| Information Technology | specific_interest_area | 2.47 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 29-2034.00 | role-29-2034-00 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 29-2031.00 | role-29-2031-00 | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 29-2032.00 | role-29-2032-00 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Primary-Short |
| 29-2033.00 | role-29-2033-00 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Primary-Short |
| 29-2099.01 | role-29-2099-01 | Neurodiagnostic Technologists | Primary-Short |
| 29-1124.00 | role-29-1124-00 | Radiation Therapists | Primary-Long |
| 29-2011.00 | role-29-2011-00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Primary-Long |
| 29-2099.05 | role-29-2099-05 | Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | Primary-Long |
| 29-2012.00 | role-29-2012-00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Primary-Long |
| 29-1126.00 | role-29-1126-00 | Respiratory Therapists | Primary-Long |
| 29-1224.00 | role-29-1224-00 | Radiologists | Supplemental |
| 29-1212.00 | role-29-1212-00 | Cardiologists | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Healthcare & Human Services | healthcare-human-services |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Associate's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | health-professions-and-related-programs |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 88180
- **Mean Wage:** 91020
- **Pct10Wage:** 64910
- **Pct25Wage:** 78150
- **Pct75Wage:** 102440
- **Pct90Wage:** 121420
- **Employment:** 41530
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 40020 | 88440 | 6.43 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 670 | 81840 | 0.28 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 470 | 78220 | 0.66 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 280 | 94410 | 0.08 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 100 |  | 0.13 |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector | 30 | 92350 |  |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector |  | 60220 |  |
| 621310 | 621310 | Offices of Chiropractors | National industry |  | 75510 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 62 | 62 | Health Care and Social Assistance | Sector | 40020 | 6.43 |
| 561320 | 561320 | Temporary Help Services | National industry | 470 | 0.66 |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 670 | 0.28 |
| 55 | 55 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | Sector | 100 | 0.13 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 280 | 0.08 |
- **Count:** 8

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | -0.0727627 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | -0.034779 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | -0.1366283 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 39
- **Percentile:** 37
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 47 | felten_aioe |
| 49 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 22 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | -0.0727627 | 47 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.6 | 49 | Moderate | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.07890916171817505 | 22 | Low | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.044444444444444446
- **Beta:** 0.32222222222222224
- **Gamma:** 0.6

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals. | 0.013660135820779018 | 4.41 |
| Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members. | 0.0035947725844155307 | 4.41 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 7.1
- **Growth Percentile:** 86
- **Direction:** Growing fast
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.6
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 34
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 44.1
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 47.2

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 24
- **Skills:** 34
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 12
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** a122c4c23027b63f