Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
An inside view for health
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists play an important part in ensuring Â鶹ӳ»ns receive quality patient care by producing and recording magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the body.
Compensation
$38.75 - $53.34 per hour
Other benefits
Education
Magnetic resonance imaging technology certificate
Duties
- Capture high-quality magnetic resonance images (MRIs) in accordance with physician requests
- Review patients¡¯ medical histories for things that preclude patients from the procedure (e.g. pacemakers, implanted devices precluding MRIs)
- Prepare patients for MRIs by explaining MRI procedures to patients, responding to patients¡¯ questions and needs
- Inject contrast agents when required
- Ensure the safety of everyone within the MRI area
Make a Difference
- Help patients, physicians, and other health professionals get the information they need for an accurate diagnosis
- Facilitate monitoring and management of ongoing health concerns
- Help physicians in preventative and preemptive treatment of disease
- Participate in medical research studies
- Collect data for public health surveillance
Work Collaboratively
- Often work independently with their patients, giving opportunity to build one-on-one rapport
- Collaborate with an interprofessional team that can include other technologists, therapists, physicians and nurses, as well as staff on cancer care and inpatient units
- May provide leadership and work guidance to fellow diagnostic imaging staff, radiography students, and other health care professionals
Grow Your Career
- Teaching/training other technologists
- Additional training and certification
- Healthcare leadership and management
- Health system administration
Additional Information
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