As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, performs high quality MRI exams, operates MRI scanners, and ensures patient safety and comfort.

Requirements

Produces quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)s.
Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard.
Collaborates with and serves as a resource to staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.
Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications.
Explains magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
Injects intravenously contrast dyes, in accordance with scope of practice.
Inspects images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
Positions patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
Provides headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
Secures, returns supplies, and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms.
Selects appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
Takes brief medical histories from patients.
Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly.
Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.

Benefits

Requirements

Produces quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)s.

Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard.

Collaborates with and serves as a resource to staff, patients, physicians, and the organization.

Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications.

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

Injects intravenously contrast dyes, in accordance with scope of practice.

Inspects images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.

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

Provides headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.

Secures, returns supplies, and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms.

Selects appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Takes brief medical histories from patients.

Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly.

Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served.