Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
O*NET Code: 29-2035.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Imaging TechnologistMRI Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coordinator)MRI QA Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Assurance Coordinator)MRI Radiographer (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiographer)MRI Special Procedures Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Special Procedures Technologist)MRI Specialist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist)MRI Tech (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician)MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)Research MRI Technologist (Research Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)Travel MRI Tech (Travel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician)
⚡ Skills (17)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Monitoring4/100
Speaking4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Operation and Control3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
+ 7 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (12)
🔥MEDITECH software
Medical software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥eClinicalWorks EHR software
Medical software
0Appointment scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Electronic medical record EMR software
Medical software
0GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
Medical software
0Medical image processing software
Medical software
0Radiology information systems (RIS)
Medical software
0Teleradiology systems
Medical software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
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