MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.
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- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
 
- Health Science
 
What do they typically do
- Adjust and maintain imaging equipment
 - Follow precise orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
 - Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
 - Position the patient and the equipment in order to get the correct image
 - Operate the computerized equipment to take the images
 - Work with physicians to evaluate the images and to determine whether additional images need to be taken
 - Keep detailed patient records
 
Number of Jobs
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 	Job Growth   +0.6%
 	Job Openings  	3 
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
 
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