O*NET-SOC 29-2035.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.8808/2023
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2023
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7508/2023
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.6208/2023
Speaking2.A.1.d3.6208/2023
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.3808/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.14.008/2023
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2023
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.008/2023
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2023
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6208/2023
Written Expression1.A.1.a.43.508/2023

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.Core2308/2023
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.Core2308/2023
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.Core2308/2023
Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.Core2308/2023
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.Core2308/2023

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic5.4111/2023
Conventional4.9311/2023
Investigative4.7111/2023
Social3.4211/2023
Enterprising1.2411/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.