MRI Technologist

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce detailed internal images while preparing patients and ensuring scanning safety. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a MRI Technologist do?

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce detailed internal images while preparing patients and ensuring scanning safety.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR320 000 p.a.Mid-levelR480 000 p.a.SeniorR680 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

MRI operation · EssentialMRI safety · EssentialPatient care · EssentialClinical communication · ImportantImage quality control · Important
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Programmes linked to this career

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DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY — University of Johannesburg

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What does a MRI Technologist do?

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce detailed internal images while preparing patients and ensuring scanning safety.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include MRI operation, MRI safety, Patient care, Clinical communication, Image quality control.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.