The availability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) job opportunities is growing faster than the number of qualified medical MRI technologists, and many hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers are looking for temporary MRI technicians to help meet their increasing needs.

Medical MRI technologists, also referred to as MRI technicians, utilize magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. MRI techs must be able to closely follow a physician's instructions, prepare and operate MRI equipment, position patients correctly and effectively record the requested diagnostic images. Medical MRI technologist jobs are most often located in hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers and may require a moderate amount of physical activity working with the equipment and maneuvering patients.

An MRI technician that is qualified for the positions offered through either an associate's or bachelor's degree program related to the radiology field and is registered with the ARRT. Many medical MRI technologists gain their education first as a radiology technician and undergo additional training later on to become an MRI tech. Some MRI technicians may choose progress to a more advanced position as a nuclear medicine technologist.

The MRI technologists jobs offered in most private hospitals in Malaysia pay a competitive hourly salary and include benefits, job-related travel reimbursement, free housing and partial expense compensation.