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.

Interests

Realistic
Conventional
Investigative

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Work Values

Achievement
Working Conditions
Support

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Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Concern for Others
Dependability
Integrity
Self-Control

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Tasks

Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.

Work Activities

Working with Computers
Documenting/Recording Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Detailed Work Activities

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Technology Skills

Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
Internet browser software

Abilities

Near Vision
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity

Skills

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Speaking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry

Most Common Education Level

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Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists:

Certificate name

Registered Technologist - Radiation Therapy

Certifying Organization