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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

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Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.

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

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Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

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Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.

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

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

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Take brief medical histories from patients.

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

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Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.

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Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.

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Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.

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Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.

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Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.

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Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.

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

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Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.

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Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.

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Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.

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Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.

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Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.

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Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.

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Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.

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Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.

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Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.