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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 “Lead Technologist/Manager”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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