Career switch, measured
From MRI Technologist to Lifeguard
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 70% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include BLS/CPR, Workplace safety, Leadership, Customer service; the main skills to add are Curriculum development, Cleaning, EMT.
70%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillMRI TechnologistLifeguard
- BLS/CPR79%83%
- Workplace safety18%24%
- Leadership12%39%
- Customer service9%29%
- Problem solving9%7%
- Regulatory compliance10%7%
- Teaching5%9%
- Communication7%20%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Lifeguard postings, rarely in MRI Technologist ones.
SkillMRI TechnologistLifeguard
- Curriculum development–11%
- Cleaning–9%
- EMT–9%
Plan your move to Lifeguard
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