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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
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.
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.
Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
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.
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.
Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.
Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.
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.
Take brief medical histories from patients.
Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.
Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.
Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.
Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.
Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.

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