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Job Description

Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 29-2035.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 69,240.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 33.00
Currently, there are 35,850 people on this job

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Tasks for “Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (CT/MRI Technologist)”

Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
Take brief medical histories from patients.
Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.
Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.
Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.
Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.
Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.
Request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.
Inject intravenously contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.
Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.
Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.
Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.
Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Related Technology & Tools

Emergency contrast reaction kits
Oxygen delivery equipment
Intravenous IV line sets
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI monitors
Image capturing and transmission systems
Portable magnetic resonance imaging MRI scanners
Medical nasal cannulae
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI printers
Carbon dioxide monitors
Functional magnetic resonance imaging fMRI scanners
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI consoles
Telemetry leads
Sphygmomanometers
Capnographs
Patient positioning devices
Clinical imaging workstations
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI calibration devices
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI calibration phantoms
Venipuncture needles
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI coils
Protective medical face masks
Fluoroptic thermometry systems
Protective eye shields
Dosimetry badges
Crash carts
Medical magnetic resonance imaging MRI patient tables
Power injectors
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI audio and visual intercommunication systems
Laser cameras
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI compatible fire extinguishers
Personal computers
Intravenous IV infusion pumps
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI systems
Photoplethysmographs
Patient lifting equipment
Magnetic resonance imaging MRI positioning sandbags
Non-magnetic pulse oximeter units

Radiology information systems (RIS)
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Electronic medical record EMR software
MEDITECH software
Microsoft Excel
Medical image processing software
Web browser software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Appointment scheduling software
Teleradiology systems