MRI jobs involve working with patients, physicians, and other radiology technicians in hospitals, clinics, and government agencies. Tasks include positioning patients, recording images, and inserting intravenous ports. Shifts vary depending on the job type.
Jobs focused on magnetic resonance imaging (MR) are generally defined by where the MR technician works and the type of job held. In most cases, MRI techs work closely with the patients undergoing MRIs, the physicians ordering these tests, and other radiology technicians within a department of a medical unit. Other types of MRI jobs include those that involve handling or repairing MRI equipment, as well as supervisory or management positions.
The vast majority of MRI jobs can be found in hospitals and large private or government clinics. These institutions usually have the space and funding to purchase large MRI scanners, but some technicians also work in physicians’ offices and private diagnostic laboratories. Some MRI jobs are found in local or national government departments or agencies.
MRI technicians who don’t work directly with MRI equipment can also secure jobs as nuclear physicians or X-ray technicians. These technicians work with nuclear magnetic resonance equipment or X-ray machines. Some MRI technicians move from direct patient care to become department managers, group supervisors, and chief technologists. These positions typically require many years of experience. Other MRI technicians still flock to medical equipment technician positions, which require training to install and repair MRI equipment, as well as a license to perform this work.
MRI technicians’ daily tasks include positioning patients on a sliding table, moving to a cylindrical machine for the imaging portion of the test, and ensuring that images are recorded correctly. MRI techs also insert intravenous ports for patients who receive a contract dye during the scan procedure. Occasionally, an MRI technician will also be responsible for transporting patients to the scanning room or training new technicians in a radiology department.
The schedule for MRI jobs varies according to the type of job. Hospitals and larger institutions offer multiple shifts as well as part-time and weekend work hours. Clinics normally operate during normal working hours, except for weekends or occasional night shifts. Those in supervisory positions generally work during normal business hours, and equipment service technicians often travel and work weekends repairing equipment.
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