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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

SOC 29-2035.00

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.

Zone 3 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.9

Speaking

3.6

Monitoring

3.6

Operation Monitoring

3.5

Critical Thinking

3.2

Judgment and Decision Making

3.2

Time Management

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.0

English Language

3.9

Medicine and Dentistry

3.5

Biology

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Physics

3.3

Psychology

3.1

Education and Training

3.1

Key Tasks

1Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.

2Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

3Inject intravenously contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

4Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.

5Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.

Also Known As

Chief Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (Chief MRI Technologist) Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (CT/MRI Technologist) Imaging Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coordinator (MRI Coordinator) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Director Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Assurance Coordinator (MRI Quality Assurance Coordinator) Medical Imaging Director MRI Special Procedures Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Special Procedures Technologist) MRI Specialist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist) MRI Supervisor (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Supervisor)