MRI technologist
Runs MRI scanners, watches patients' safety and comfort, and checks image quality.
Will AI replace MRI technologist jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Low. More AI overlap than 25 in 100 jobs. AI touches a small part of this work. Most of the job happens with your hands, your body or in person. 4% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Write reports or notes summarizing testing for doctors
- Take brief medical histories from patients
- Explain MRI procedures to patients and families
What stays human
- Give patients headphones or earplugs to reduce noise
- Position patients and attach holding devices for correct imaging
- Inject contrast dyes into veins as your training allows
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +7.7%. Typical pay: $95,480 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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