Task-by-Task Analysis
Here's how AI might impact each core task of a radiologic technologist:
Position patients30% automatable
Operate imaging equipment55% automatable
Review image quality60% automatable
Maintain equipment50% automatable
Live Risk Signals
Real-time factors affecting this job's automation risk score:
-3%
employment
+3.3% employment change year-over-year
Risk scores update automatically based on news, layoffs, employment trends, and AI capability announcements.
Score Breakdown
Base Risk (O*NET Research)48%
Employment Trends (BLS)-3%
Final Score45%
Risk Trend (90 Days)
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AI Tools Threatening This Role
AI image analysis
Automated positioning
Robotic imaging
What AI Cannot Replace
Patient interaction
Complex positioning
Emergency imaging
Pediatric patients
How to Future-Proof Your Career
MRI certification
CT specialization
Radiation therapy
Imaging informatics
Key Skills for This Role
Imaging TechnologyPatient CareAnatomy Knowledge
Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), O*NET OnLine, industry research reports. Risk scores are updated daily using our proprietary algorithm. Last updated: February 2026.
Analysis by AI Crisis Research Team.