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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 “Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Technologist”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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