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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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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This source lists 24 tasks, including 21 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2023.
24 tasks shown
Core · Task 23974 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
Core · Task 19218 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Core · Task 19228 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
Core · Task 19225 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
Core · Task 19227 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
Core · Task 19226 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
Core · Task 19236 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Take brief medical histories from patients.
Core · Task 19224 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
Core · Task 19223 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.
Core · Task 19237 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.
Core · Task 19220 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.
Core · Task 19231 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.
Core · Task 19238 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.
Core · Task 23975 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.
Core · Task 19222 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
Core · Task 19217 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.
Core · Task 19229 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.
Core · Task 19219 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.
Core · Task 19232 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
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.
Core · Task 19216 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.
Core · Task 19230 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.
Supplemental · Task 19233 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.
Supplemental · Task 19221 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.
Supplemental · Task 19235 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.
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