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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

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists”.

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Tasks for “Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Supervisor”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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