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32121.04 – Magnetic Resonance Technologist

Magnetic resonance technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce anatomic images of the human body for diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury. This occupation includes supervisors and instructors.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Medical imaging technologist - nuclear medicine
  • Medical imaging technologist - radiodiagnosis

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to produce anatomic images of the human body for diagnosis by radiologists of disease or injury
  • Record and process patient data
  • Perform verification and quality control checks on magnet equipment
  • Safety screen all patients for contra-indicators present that could harm the patient or would exclude the patient from having the examination
  • Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination
  • Administer and follow the necessary safety precautions for entry to the magnet room to protect themselves, the patient, their colleagues, other members of the health care team and any other individuals who may be present
  • May train and supervise student magnetic resonance technologists or supervise other magnetic resonance technologists.

Additional information

  • There is no mobility between the four types of medical radiation technologists without further training.
  • Experience as a medical radiation technologist is required for supervisors and instructors.
  • Magnetic resonance technologists are included in radiological technologists in Quebec.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Animal health technologists and veterinary technicians (32104)
  • Cardiology technologists and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists (32123)
  • Medical laboratory technologists (32120)
  • Medical sonographers (32122)
  • Other medical technologists and technicians (32129)
  • Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists (32103)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

3 – Health occupations

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

32 – Technical occupations in health

Sub-major group

321 – Technical occupations in health (except practitioners of natural healing)

Minor group

3212 – Medical technologists and technicians

Unit group

32121 – Medical radiation technologists

Occupational profile

32121.04 – Magnetic Resonance Technologist

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