Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Also Called:

MRI Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Coordinator),

MRI QA Coordinator (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quality Assurance Coordinator),

MRI Tech (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician),

MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)

What they do: 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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What do they typically do on the job?

  • Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
  • Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
  • Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Empathy

Cooperation

Cautiousness

Integrity

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Interests

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Abilities

Whether you have received formal training or not, these types of abilities are helpful in this career.

Verbal

  • Communicate by speaking

  • Listen and understand what people say

Ideas and Logic

  • Notice when problems happen

  • Make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information

Hand and Finger Use

  • Hold or move items with your hands

  • Keep your arm or hand steady

Skills

People who want to pursue this career have skills in these areas.

Basic Skills

  • Reading work related information

  • Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving

  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

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  • Identify how your interests, values, and strengths match this occupation
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  • Talk to your college and career counselor or school admissions staff
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Data for NSI career cards comes from the following: Idaho Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, O*NET, MyNextMove, and Career OneStop