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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Description

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.

Common Tasks

  • Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
  • Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.
  • Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
  • Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
  • Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

Required Education

Associate's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $50.68 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $34.68 and $64.26 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $105,426.09 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $72,120.28 and $133,649.28 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 140 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 14.3% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 160.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $52.00 with the median annual salary reaching $109,058.

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