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O*NET 29-2035.00: Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsMedian pay $95,480/year (BLS, May 2025)24 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

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.

Your job title Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: MRI Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coordinator), MRI QA Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Assurance Coordinator), MRI Radiographer (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiographer), MRI Specialist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist), MRI Tech (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician), MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist), Research MRI Technologist (Research Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist).

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 0%AI-assist 34%Stays human 66%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 0 AI-ready, 8 AI-assist and 16 human-led tasks out of 24. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork

Thinking & planning

People & communication

Leading & teaching

Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.Read & digest · Hourly or more
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.Prepare to ask · Hourly or more
Take brief medical histories from patients.Prepare to ask · Hourly or more

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.Hands-on care · Hourly or more
Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.Hands-on care · Hourly or more
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.Be there for people · Hourly or more

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 0

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

None of this job's tasks are here.

AI can help you prep these 8

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.

Hourly or more

AI gives you a first-pass summary; you still read the key parts.

Show prompt & steps

AI can pull out the key points and questions to look for. Use it as a first pass, then look closely yourself.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Order or schedule: [paste the work order, physician's order or schedule, private details removed]
What I'll do: [the procedure or operation]

List what the order requires, in sequence, and what I must confirm before starting (identity, materials, settings, contraindications). Flag anything missing or unusual.

10-minute exercise: Check orders before you start

Step 1Take the next order or schedule you'll work from.

Step 2Paste it into [Order or schedule], with names removed, and describe [What I'll do].

Step 3Use its confirmation list alongside your usual protocol. Your protocol wins if they differ.

Remove names and private details before pasting, and check your employer's rules on what you can share with AI tools.

Importance 5.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.. Also involves: Review technical documents to plan work.; Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities..

Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

Hourly or more

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

Context: We use MEDITECH software and eClinicalWorks EHR software; the work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Purpose: [assessment, treatment goals]
Sources: [patient, family, records, staff]

Write questions for each source, in a respectful order, and a template to combine what I learn. Flag sensitive topics and consent points.

10-minute exercise: Gather information from patients and family

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct screening interviews of patients (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Purpose] and [Sources] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Use one new question and note what it added.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 5.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals..

Take brief medical histories from patients.

Hourly or more

AI helps you prepare questions; the listening is yours.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare better questions and to organize your notes afterward. Listening to the person in front of you is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to take brief medical histories from patients.

Context: We use MEDITECH software and eClinicalWorks EHR software; the work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Purpose: [assessment, treatment goals]
Sources: [patient, family, records, staff]

Write questions for each source, in a respectful order, and a template to combine what I learn. Flag sensitive topics and consent points.

10-minute exercise: Gather information from patients and family

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you take brief medical histories (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Purpose] and [Sources] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Use one new question and note what it added.

Don't record people or paste their answers into AI without consent and your employer's approval.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals..

Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

Several times a day

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

Context: We use Electronic medical record EMR software; the work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Systems and data: [describe]
Requirements: [frequency, retention]

Design a backup and restore procedure with scripts. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Backup plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you create backup copies of images.

Step 2Fill in [Systems and data] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Do a test restore. A backup you haven't restored isn't a backup.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.. Also involves: Load digital images onto computers or websites..

Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.

Daily

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 47% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.

Context: We use MEDITECH software and eClinicalWorks EHR software.
Care provided: [assessments, training, progress]
Notes: [paste without names]

Draft a progress or discharge report. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Care summary report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write reports or notes (today).

Step 2Fill in [Care provided] and [Notes] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare reports summarizing patient diagnostic or care activities..

Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.

Weekly

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

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AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.

Context: We use MEDITECH software and eClinicalWorks EHR software.
Supplies: [OR supplies, PPE]
Par levels: [describe]

Make a check and reorder sheet. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Medical supply inventory

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you conduct inventories (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Supplies] and [Par levels] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment..

Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.

Context: We use MEDITECH software and eClinicalWorks EHR software; the work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Technique: [procedure]
Learners: [providers, assistants]

Plan teaching with demonstration and supervised practice. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach clinical techniques

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you instruct medical staff or students (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Technique] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Train medical providers..

Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.

Weekly

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.

Context: We use MEDITECH software and eClinicalWorks EHR software.
Procedures: [types, durations, prep]
Resources: [rooms, staff]

Design a scheduling template and prep instructions. No patient details. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Patient scheduling template

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you schedule appointments (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Procedures] and [Resources] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.2/5 · O*NET work activity: Schedule patient procedures or appointments..

These stay human 16

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Responsible for others' health and safety: very high responsibility · Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: constant contact with others · Consequence of an error: very serious

Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Hourly or more

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Study: [ultrasound, chromosome imaging]
Protocol: [required views]

List acquisition, selection and labelling steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Digital imaging workflow

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you select appropriate imaging techniques or coils (today).

Step 2Fill in [Study] and [Protocol] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Create advanced digital images of patients using computer imaging systems..

Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

Hourly or more

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Imaging equipment use

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners (today).

Step 2Fill in [Modality] and [Exam] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment..

Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.

Hourly or more

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Setting: [MRI, ski lift, venue]
Common concerns: [noise, fear, safety]

Prepare reassuring phrases and safety steps. Then play a nervous customer. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Comfort and safety checks

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide headphones or earplugs (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Setting] and [Common concerns] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.. Also involves: Select medical equipment for addressing patient needs..

Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Treatment: [radiation, surgery, exam]
Requirements: [prescription]

List positioning and verification steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Positioning for treatment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you position patients. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Treatment] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Position patients for treatment or examination..

Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.

Several times a day

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Procedure or result: [describe generally, no patient details]
Who: [patient, family]

Prepare a calm explanation, risks in plain words, and answers to likely fears. Then play the patient.

10-minute exercise: Explain a procedure or result

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Procedure or result] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check facts with the treating clinician first.

📊 People already use AI around this task (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026). The task itself stays human-led.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members..

Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.

Several times a day

Your accountable call. Use AI as a sounding board beforehand.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI as a sounding board before you decide. Ask it to argue the other side, list what you might be overlooking, or organize the evidence.

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Imaging type: [x-ray, CT, MRI]
Quality criteria: [positioning, exposure, artifacts]

Make a quality checklist and common faults with fixes. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

10-minute exercise: Image quality checklist

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you inspect images.

Step 2Fill in [Imaging type] and [Quality criteria] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Make the call yourself, then note whether anything it raised changed your mind.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Check quality of diagnostic images..

Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Agent: [contrast, radioisotope]
Procedure: [describe]

Summarize screening, safety and monitoring. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Contrast or tracer administration notes

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you intravenously inject contrast dyes (today).

Step 2Fill in [Agent] and [Procedure] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Administer medical substances for imaging or other procedures..

Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.

Daily

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Case: [general, no identifiers]
Question: [what you need from colleagues]

Prepare a summary, the question and options. Then play the colleague. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Interdisciplinary consult prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you comfort patients (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Case] and [Question] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment..

Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.

Daily

Needs your eyes on site. AI can build the checklist and the report.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can build your inspection checklists, explain standards and turn your notes and photos into clean reports.

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Equipment: [anesthesia machine, therapy unit, monitor]
Manufacturer checks: [paste]

Make a pre-use test sequence and log. Group it by area, say what 'good' and 'bad' look like for each item, and add a short template for writing up what I find.

10-minute exercise: Medical equipment pre-test

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment (today).

Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Manufacturer checks] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Take it with you next time, tick it alongside your usual routine, and add anything it missed.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Examine medical instruments or equipment to ensure proper operation..

Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.

Hourly or more

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Imaging equipment use

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you place and secure small and portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners (today).

Step 2Fill in [Modality] and [Exam] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.8/5 · O*NET work activity: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.. Also involves: Prepare patients physically for medical procedures..

Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.

Weekly

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Equipment: [ventilator, sonography]
Problem: [describe]

List checks and when to call biomedical engineering. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Clinical equipment fix

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you troubleshoot technical issues to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Problem] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Take faulty equipment out of service and tag it.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Repair medical facility equipment..

Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Equipment: [low vision devices, exercise equipment]
Tasks: [cleaning, checks]

List maintenance routine. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Device or equipment upkeep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware (today).

Step 2Fill in [Equipment] and [Tasks] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain medical equipment or instruments..

Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Procedure: [dental, therapeutic]
Instruments: [list]

Summarize set-up, sequence and safety. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Instrument use refresher

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you connect physiological leads (today).

Step 2Fill in [Procedure] and [Instruments] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment..

Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.

Weekly

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Procedure: [MRI, surgery]
Prep steps: [leads, shaving]

List prep checklist. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Patient prep for procedures

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you attach physiological monitoring leads (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Procedure] and [Prep steps] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare patients physically for medical procedures..

Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Exam: [x-ray, treatment photo]
Protocol: [positioning, exposure]

List positioning, safety and processing steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Imaging procedure prep

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop otherwise produce film records of magnetic (today).

Step 2Fill in [Exam] and [Protocol] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 3.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Process x-rays or other medical images..

Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.

Weekly

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist. Part of my job is to operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.

Context: The work draws on physics, medicine and dentistry and biology.
Modality: [CT, MRI, ultrasound]
Exam: [type]

List set-up and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Imaging equipment use

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you operate optical systems (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Modality] and [Exam] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate diagnostic imaging equipment..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

Operations Monitoringimportance 3.6/5
Used in: Controlling Machines and Processes
Active Listeningimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Assisting and Caring for Others
Speakingimportance 3.6/5
Used in: Assisting and Caring for Others
Operation and Controlimportance 3.2/5
Used in: Controlling Machines and Processes

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

Critical Thinkingimportance 3.4/5
Used in: Getting Information
Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.9/5
Used in: Getting Information
Complex Problem Solvingimportance 3.1/5
Used in: Working with Computers
Judgment and Decision Makingimportance 3.0/5
Used in: Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Where you could move

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Getting into this job

Associate's degree is most common (65% of workers)

High school or less 4%
Certificate or some college 17%
Associate's 65%
Bachelor's 13%

On-the-job training: 1–3 months
Related experience: 1–2 years
Professional certification: important (4.5/5)

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

Software in this job

In-demand tools from O*NET. Many now have AI built in, so check what yours can do before adding a new tool.

eClinicalWorks EHR softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word