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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist, Kaihangarau whakaahua whakaroto

Also known as

  • Magnetic resonance technologist, medical imaging technologist

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists operate scanners to produce images to help physicians diagnose and treat patients' medical conditions.

Your pay could be

$74K

Lower

$92K to $111K

Most common

$120K

Upper

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Your training could be

5-6 years

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Anaesthetic technician

Kaihangarau haurehu

Pay

$84K to $99K yearly

Training

3 years
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Career idea

Biomedical equipment technician

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Pay

$63K to $104K yearly

Training

0 to 2 years
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Pay

$60K to $117K yearly

Training

4 to 5 years
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Career idea

Emergency medical technician (EMT)

Kaihangarau rongoā ohotata

Pay

$65K to $67K yearly

Training

1 to 3 years
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Endoscopy technician

Kaihangarau pūtiro rāroto

Pay

$58K to $73K yearly

Training

1 year
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Career idea

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Pay

$58K to $80K yearly

Training

No specific training
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