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.
Also includes
Primary Industry | Health Science |
Indiana Average Salary | $61,320.00 |
Average Time to Fill | 45 days |
Typical Education | Associate's degree |
Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
Current Openings | |
2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 149 |
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 1.94 % |
10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 736 |
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 5.60 % |
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Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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Computed Tomography (CT) | ||||
Registered Radiologic Technologist | ||||
Patient/Family Education and Instruction | ||||
Patient Preparation | ||||
Patient Positioning | ||||
Physiology | ||||
Sterile Procedures / Techniques |