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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.
What a magnetic resonance imaging technologist does
Become a magnetic resonance imaging technologist
If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good magnetic resonance imaging technologist
- Reading work related information.
- Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
- Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Discover what you could earn in Washington
- Average hourly rate is $49 per hour with an average salary of $100,900 per year.
- Half of workers earn between $42 and $54 per hour.
- Half of workers earn an annual salary between $87,300 and $112,400 per year.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist job outlook
- There are 725 workers in this occupation in Washington.
- There are 95 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.