I have read many of the comments here, and there seems to be a huge misunderstanding of this specific MRI and facility. This seems to be a private "Doc-in-the-box" type facility, where the staffing is VERY minimal, because it isn't a hospital, and may not even be connected to any hospital. So, the costs are WAY lower for the patient (10x or so), thereby making the staffing lower to reduce costs. These machines many times are the older machines taken from hospitals as the hospital update their equipment. So, yes, the machine still functions well, and the costs are much lower, but the MRI scan generally is poorer than the newest generation machine. Case in point, I blew out a disk in my back, went to my doctor, who said I could get the MRI at the local hospital for $6000 (10 years ago), or go to this 'private' MRI and pay $600. The staffing was literally a receptionist and a certified tech. 2 people. I doubt there was a radiologist within 20 miles. My scan was easy and quick. The price was right.