medium risk
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Techniciansvs
70 shared · 22 different
core competencies
medium risk
Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsSide-by-Side Comparison
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists leads 3–0| Metric | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Risk Tier | Medium Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 77th | 64th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 8 / 15 | 8 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $88,180 |
| Employment | N/A | 42K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Psychology
Processing Information
Chemistry
Physics
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Analyzing Data or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
32%
total discount
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
33%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
8 of 15 at risk84%Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
84%Test raw materials, processes, or finished products to determine quality or quantity of materials or characteristics of a substance.
82%Conduct chemical analyses of body fluids, such as blood or urine, using microscope or automatic analyzer to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
80%Perform quality control analyses to ensure accuracy of test results.
66%Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
8 of 15 at risk89%Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
84%Take brief medical histories from patients.
80%Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
78%Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
78%Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Wage Comparison
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
10th
N/A$64,910
25th
N/A$78,150
Median
N/A$88,180
75th
N/A$102,440
90th
N/A$121,420
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians2028–2035
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Medical
0
Unique to Magnetic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Social Intelligence
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Medical and Clinical Laboratory TechniciansMagnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists