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Also called imaging technologist, magnetic resonance imaging special procedures technologist, mri special procedures technologist and mri technologist.
$95,480
Median pay a year
43,390
People do this work
6
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
1 certification
Summary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist operating MRI scanners to produce diagnostic images, monitor patient safety and comfort, and conduct screening interviews to identify contraindications
Experience
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce required images
Reviewed physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams for patients
Conducted screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications
Positioned patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices as needed
Explained magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients and family members
Tested magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning
Skills
Operating diagnostic imaging equipment, Collecting medical professionals, Preparing patients for procedures, Reviewing work orders, Reviewing technical documents, Examining medical instruments, Checking diagnostic image quality, Following healthcare protocols, Selecting medical equipment, Processing medical images
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Reviewed physicians' orders for prescribed examsConducted screening interviews to identify contraindicationsSelected appropriate imaging techniques for required imagesOperated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scannersProvided headphones to patients for comfortPositioned patients on cradle for imaging
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Conducted screening interviews to identify contraindications, ensuring patient safety during MRI procedures.
Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
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Conducted screening interviews to identify contraindications, leading to fewer complications during MRI procedures
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Fewer complications during proceduresIncreased patient trust and comfortSmoother workflow for the team
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Mention if you inspected images for quality after scanning.
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Operated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce high-quality diagnostic images.
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Trusted to ensure images met quality standardsResponsible for reviewing images before sharingChecked images for clarity and detail
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Operating diagnostic imaging equipment
Collecting medical professionals
Preparing patients for procedures
Reviewing work orders
Reviewing technical documents
Examining medical instruments
Checking diagnostic image quality
Following healthcare protocols
Selecting medical equipment
Processing medical images
Creating digital images of patients
Operating medical instruments
The work itself
What a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$81,040
Median
$95,480
75th percentile
$106,340
About 43,390 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AK
$99,920
$120,610
$125,610
AL
$68,580
$78,890
$85,750
AR
$69,240
$78,780
$83,060
AZ
$83,770
$100,600
$106,120
CA
$92,970
$124,000
$151,760
CO
$95,920
$105,380
$113,390
CT
$96,930
$106,330
$116,120
DC
$101,020
$128,710
$130,560
DE
$86,120
$103,510
$111,410
FL
$78,250
$84,330
$98,540
GA
$79,590
$92,060
$102,610
HI
$107,770
$119,370
$128,840
IA
$75,420
$81,420
$91,640
ID
$92,510
$101,680
$105,040
IL
$81,800
$95,380
$103,250
IN
$76,870
$86,880
$99,360
KS
$75,310
$82,670
$95,210
KY
$74,590
$82,200
$95,050
LA
$64,940
$77,510
$86,480
MA
$99,320
$110,600
$132,870
MD
$97,190
$105,230
$115,160
ME
$84,050
$94,140
$98,360
MI
$80,190
$84,620
$91,350
MN
$86,880
$100,900
$106,620
MO
$75,520
$83,110
$93,270
MS
$62,730
$71,710
$79,710
MT
$79,700
$86,950
$99,580
NC
$79,460
$85,120
$95,920
ND
$75,520
$80,610
$89,620
NE
$77,670
$82,710
$92,130
NH
$87,280
$105,420
$106,100
NJ
$95,120
$103,930
$115,750
NM
$78,900
$87,850
$95,480
NV
$91,860
$98,260
$112,910
NY
$98,090
$113,270
$125,740
OH
$80,620
$87,670
$96,690
OK
$81,120
$87,480
$98,110
OR
$106,790
$121,920
$130,080
PA
$78,850
$91,120
$100,750
PR
$39,050
$44,810
$51,970
RI
$88,440
$105,060
$115,640
SC
$76,750
$83,550
$93,450
SD
$67,620
$77,010
$83,130
TN
$67,630
$78,610
$82,770
TX
$83,860
$96,780
$105,980
UT
$85,350
$91,150
$106,000
VA
$85,770
$98,640
$108,350
VT
$86,090
$103,070
$132,270
WA
$104,390
$122,750
$133,450
WI
$82,460
$94,720
$100,750
WV
$76,680
$80,490
$94,910
WY
$75,670
$92,010
$103,490
Other names
Other names for this job
imaging technologist, magnetic resonance imaging special procedures technologist, mri special procedures technologist, mri technologist, research magnetic resonance imaging technologist, research mri technologist, magnetic resonance imaging coordinator, magnetic resonance imaging quality assurance coordinator, magnetic resonance imaging radiographer, magnetic resonance imaging specialist, magnetic resonance imaging technician, mri coordinator.
This page is about the occupation Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. Rung is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by either agency. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.