"Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist"

Job Description - Part 1 - Duties and Tasks

 

Job Duties and Tasks for: "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist"

1) Take brief medical histories from patients.

2) Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.

 

3) Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.

4) Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.

5) Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.

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6) Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

7) Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.

8) Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

9) Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.

10) Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.

11) Inject intravenously contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

 

12) Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.

13) Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.

14) Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.

 

15) Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

16) Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

17) Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.

18) Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.

19) 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.

20) Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.

21) Request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.

22) Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.

23) Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.

Job Description for "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist" continued here...

Part 1
Duties / Tasks Part 2
Activities Part 3
Skills Part 4
Abilities Part 5
Knowledge

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