What it pays
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Half of all Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the U.S. earn more than $95,480 a year — the middle 80% land between $68,890 and $127,670. About 43,390 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$95,480typical pay / year
43,390people in this work
$127,670+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Protecting3
Operate MRI scanners
+Run the scheduled MRI brain scan for Mr. Eric Gomez at 11:00 using the protocol for stroke follow-up, check…
Operate MRI scanners
+Run the scheduled MRI brain scan for Mr. Eric Gomez at 11:00 using the protocol for stroke follow-up, check his safety checklist, confirm no contraindicated implants, set the sequence parameters for diffusion and perfusion, and save the images with study ID 2026-07-16-GG for reporting.
The tools that do the workMedical image processingRadiology informationjob descriptionsO*NET
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Monitor patient safety during scans
+Monitor Mr. Ahmed Khan continuously during his lumbar MRI at 15:30: observe vital signs, maintain two-way…
Monitor patient safety during scans
+Monitor Mr. Ahmed Khan continuously during his lumbar MRI at 15:30: observe vital signs, maintain two-way communication, watch for claustrophobia or adverse reactions, stop the scan and call the on-call clinician if oxygen saturation drops or patient becomes unresponsive.
The tools that do the workAppointment schedulingjob descriptionsO*NET
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Administer intravenous contrast agents
+Prepare and administer 15 mL gadolinium contrast for Mrs. Linda Torres before her abdominal MRI at 13:00,…
Administer intravenous contrast agents
+Prepare and administer 15 mL gadolinium contrast for Mrs. Linda Torres before her abdominal MRI at 13:00, check allergy history and renal function in her record, obtain verbal consent, document lot number and time given, and observe for immediate reactions for 30 minutes post-injection.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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Reassure and comfort distressed patients
+Reassure Mr. Brian Lee who is panicking before his head MRI: sit with him, explain the noises and duration,…
Reassure and comfort distressed patients
+Reassure Mr. Brian Lee who is panicking before his head MRI: sit with him, explain the noises and duration, offer earplugs and the emergency squeeze-ball, supervise a calming breathing exercise, and record his reduced anxiety and ability to proceed in the patient notes.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work16
Post process imaging examinations
+Post-process the completed MRI brain and spine exams from this morning: apply motion correction, run the…
Post process imaging examinations
+Post-process the completed MRI brain and spine exams from this morning: apply motion correction, run the standardized diffusion and perfusion pipelines, generate annotated maximum intensity projections, and export final DICOMs and a brief findings checklist to the radiologist by 3pm today.
The tools that do the workMedical image processingESCO
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Work in multidisciplinary health teams
+Prepare a patient handover note and attach the latest MRI images for the oncology MDT: summarise key…
Work in multidisciplinary health teams
+Prepare a patient handover note and attach the latest MRI images for the oncology MDT: summarise key findings, outstanding questions for the radiologist, and the two patients needing joint review, then send the packet to Dr Patel, Nurse Lead Andrea Foster, and the MDT coordinator before 10am Monday.
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Assess radiation response
+Extract the serial MRI liver lesion measurements for Mrs Gomez from the last three studies, compare size and…
Assess radiation response
+Extract the serial MRI liver lesion measurements for Mrs Gomez from the last three studies, compare size and signal change, add a one‑paragraph assessment of likely radiation response, and file the summary in her chart and email it to the radiation oncologist by end of day.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRMedical image processingESCOsee the evidence ↗
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Evaluate delivery of radiation treatment
+Review the treatment verification MRIs for Mr Allen, confirm target coverage and note any deviations from the…
Evaluate delivery of radiation treatment
+Review the treatment verification MRIs for Mr Allen, confirm target coverage and note any deviations from the plan, record measured discrepancies with screenshots, and send the report and images to Dr Nguyen and the radiation therapy team within four hours for immediate action.
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Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
+Review Dr. Patel and Dr. Nguyen's orders for Mr. Alvarez in today's imaging queue, confirm exam type,…
Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
+Review Dr. Patel and Dr. Nguyen's orders for Mr. Alvarez in today's imaging queue, confirm exam type, contrast needs and any safety alerts, flag discrepancies to the ordering physician before the 09:30 scan.
The tools that do the workRadiology informationElectronic medical record EMRO*NET
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Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
+Choose the head coil and diffusion protocol for Ms. Robinson's outpatient brain study based on the…
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
+Choose the head coil and diffusion protocol for Ms. Robinson's outpatient brain study based on the neurologist's request for diffusion and contrast sequences, note coil and sequence choices in the study worksheet.
The tools that do the workMedical image processingO*NET
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Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
+Offer disposable earplugs or over-ear noise-cancelling headphones to Mr. Chen before his lumbar scan,…
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
+Offer disposable earplugs or over-ear noise-cancelling headphones to Mr. Chen before his lumbar scan, document which was given and that he tolerated it, escalate if he refuses due to anxiety.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRO*NET
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Take brief medical histories from patients.
+Take a focussed history from Mrs. Gomez covering contraindications: implanted devices, prior surgeries,…
Take brief medical histories from patients.
+Take a focussed history from Mrs. Gomez covering contraindications: implanted devices, prior surgeries, pregnancy status, renal function and contrast reactions, then update the patient chart and notify the radiologist of any concerns.
The tools that do the workeClinicalWorks EHRRadiology informationO*NET
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Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
+Copy today's MR series for Mr. Thompson from the scanner disk to departmental archive and a secure…
Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
+Copy today's MR series for Mr. Thompson from the scanner disk to departmental archive and a secure workstation, verify checksum and label copies with study ID and date, then confirm completion in the log.
The tools that do the workMedical image processingRadiology informationO*NET
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Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
+Attach ECG leads to Mr. O'Connor for cardiac gating, confirm electrode placement and signal quality on the…
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
+Attach ECG leads to Mr. O'Connor for cardiac gating, confirm electrode placement and signal quality on the monitor, record lead configuration and any troubleshooting in the procedure notes.
The tools that do the workTeleradiologyO*NET
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Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.
+Count remaining gloves, contrast vials, earplugs, IV kits and disposable coils on the MRI storeroom shelves,…
Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.
+Count remaining gloves, contrast vials, earplugs, IV kits and disposable coils on the MRI storeroom shelves, note lot numbers and expiry dates, file shortages as reorder requests to supply chain today and flag anything below two weeks' stock.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.
+Block scan slots for research subjects and clinical patients next week, prioritise morning slots for sedated…
Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.
+Block scan slots for research subjects and clinical patients next week, prioritise morning slots for sedated scans, confirm subject IDs and study codes, notify consenting participants of prep instructions and send calendar invites by Friday.
The tools that do the workAppointment schedulingElectronic medical record EMRO*NET
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Maintain communication with radiologists
+Send the latest scan protocol questions and a brief case summary to Dr Patel and the on-call radiologist,…
Maintain communication with radiologists
+Send the latest scan protocol questions and a brief case summary to Dr Patel and the on-call radiologist, request protocol confirmation for the liver lesion study and ask for any required sequences before the 10:00 slot tomorrow.
The tools that do the workRadiology informationTeleradiologyjob descriptions
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Ensure patient remains still during scans
+Prepare the patient sign-in sheet, photocopy consent forms for three afternoon appointments, update room log…
Ensure patient remains still during scans
+Prepare the patient sign-in sheet, photocopy consent forms for three afternoon appointments, update room log with technician names and note any equipment faults to facilities so front desk can hand over to the next shift.
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Assist with clerical functions
+Enter patient demographics, allergy list and referring clinician details for the three scans today, attach…
Assist with clerical functions
+Enter patient demographics, allergy list and referring clinician details for the three scans today, attach consent confirmation and scan indication to each record and save a time-stamped note after each exam.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRRadiology informationjob descriptions
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Record and document patient information
+Record vitals, contrast administration details and scan start/stop times for the abdominal MRI, sign the…
Record and document patient information
+Record vitals, contrast administration details and scan start/stop times for the abdominal MRI, sign the nursing checklist, file the completed exam worksheet in the patient chart and notify the radiologist the images are ready for review.
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