Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Does not pass

• Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 7.1% of the role's time · $265M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.1% of the role's time · $265M

• Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.0% of the role's time · $261M

• Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.0% of the role's time · $261M

• Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.9% of the role's time · $259M

• Take brief medical histories from patients.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $246M

• Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

  physical work, outside the screen · 6.2% of the role's time · $230M

• Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.5% of the role's time · $207M

• Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.2% of the role's time · $193M · waiting on a check

• Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.1% of the role's time · $191M

• Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $160M

• Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $147M

• Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $135M · waiting on a check

• Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $132M

• Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $98.0M

• Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $97.4M

• Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.6% of the role's time · $96.4M

• Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $86.7M

• Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.3% of the role's time · $84.4M

• Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $78.0M

• 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.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $71.3M

• Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $69.3M

• Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $55.0M