Dialysis Technician vs MRI Technologist
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Pay
Dialysis Technician
$52,000 typical, a year
Most Dialysis Technicians earn $49,600 to $55,300 a year.
From 52 postings that list pay
507 open jobs now
MRI Technologist
$90,900 typical, a year
Most MRI Technologists earn $85,300 to $99,800 a year.
From 353 postings that list pay
2,955 open jobs now
MRI Technologists typically earn about $38,900 more a year than Dialysis Technicians.
What each one does
Dialysis Technician
- Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Set up and prepare dialysis equipment for treatment.
- Obtain and record patient vital signs and weights.
- Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments according to orders.
- Clean and disinfect dialysis machines and equipment.
- Educate patients on their treatment and kidney health.
Summed up from 30 job postings
MRI Technologist
- Perform MRI scans on patients according to physician orders.
- Ensure patient safety by screening for contraindications and following safety protocols.
- Position patients correctly and comfortably for imaging procedures.
- Educate patients about the MRI process to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation.
- Administer contrast materials safely and accurately as directed by a physician.
- Document patient information, exam details, and image results in the computer system.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
More common in Dialysis Technician postings
- Hemodialysis8 in 10
- Dialysis5 in 10
- Phlebotomy4 in 10
- Vital Signs3 in 10
- Direct Patient Care1 in 10
- Vascular Access1 in 10
More common in MRI Technologist postings
- MRI Equipment Operation2 in 10
- Radiologic Technologist2 in 10
- MR Safety2 in 10
- PACS1 in 10
- Imaging1 in 10
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)1 in 10
- Patient Safety1 in 10
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses, certifications and education
Dialysis Technician
- High School Diploma6 in 10
- CPR Certification6 in 10
- Certified Patient Care Technician3 in 10
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)3 in 10
MRI Technologist
- MRI Technologist8 in 10
- ARRT7 in 10
- Basic Life Support3 in 10
Open jobs
Dialysis Technician
Hemodialysis Tech - Renal Dialysis
Prime Healthcare$21 - $30.41/hr Employer statedAurora, IL, USHemodialysisDialysisBasic Life SupportCertified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician. - CCHT Dialysis
Innovativerenal$19.99 - $33.18/hr Employer statedEast Providence, Rhode Island, United StatesCPR CertificationHemodialysisDialysisBasic Life SupportNephrologyDialysis Patient Care Technician - MWF
Dialyze DirectPay not stated Beaver, PAVascular AccessHemodialysisAmerican Heart AssociationDialysisQuality Control +1
MRI Technologist
MRI Technologist - West
Scafacilitywebsites$29/hr Employer statedCincinnati, OhioARRTMRI TechnologistMRI Technologist
New SolutionsPay not stated Syracuse, New York, United StatesARRTPACSImagingHIS/RISQuality Assurance +2
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