Compare Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists & Surgical Technologists District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $90,200
Surgical Technologists $64,200

Similar skills & knowledge

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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.


skills & knowledge Gaps

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Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Medium
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists
High

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists

Postsecondary certificate

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Licensing

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Licensing for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

3 related certifications

Certification for Surgical Technologists
Surgical Technologists

10 related certifications

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