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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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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