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How exposed to AI is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist?

Of the 23 tasks O*NET lists for magnetic resonance imaging technologists, 3 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 16 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

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)
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
23
tasks rated for this occupation
13%
hold a degree, from a survey of 23
38k
people do this job in the US
69 of 89
least protected in healthcare practitioners

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

3
  • Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images
  • Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members
  • Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals

Only with software built on top

4
  • Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera
  • Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation
  • Request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia
  • Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients

Cannot be sped up

16
  • Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners
  • Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice
  • Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging
  • Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos
  • Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise
  • Take brief medical histories from patients
  • Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils
  • Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications
  • Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware
  • Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation
  • Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts
  • Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies
  • 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
  • Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units
  • Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images
  • Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.