Description
Operate MRI scanners to produce diagnostic images. Ensure patient safety and comfort by screening for contraindications, explaining procedures, positioning patients, and monitoring during exams; verify orders and image quality. Administer gadolinium contrast per protocol and document patient and exam data in the imaging system.
- • Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams and protocols.
- • Conduct MRI safety screenings for contraindications (implants, metal, pregnancy, tattoos).
- • Explain MRI procedures to patients and families.
- • Obtain brief medical histories and verify allergies or renal status.
- • Position and immobilize patients for optimal imaging.
- • Provide hearing protection and comfort aids.
- • Attach and connect physiologic monitoring leads as needed.
- • Start IVs and administer gadolinium contrast per scope and protocol.
- • Monitor patients during scans and respond to concerns or adverse reactions.
- • Select appropriate coils, protocols, and imaging parameters.
- • Operate MRI scanners to acquire diagnostic images.
- • Inspect images for quality and completeness; repeat sequences as needed.
- • Calibrate and test MRI consoles and peripheral equipment.
- • Troubleshoot scanner, coil, or monitor issues.
- • Perform daily system checks and quality assurance per specifications.
- • Enter patient and exam data into the imaging system and PACS.
- • Archive and back up images to PACS or approved storage.
- • Produce image records or films as required.
- • Maintain inventory of MRI and clinical supplies.
- • Precept or instruct students and staff in MRI procedures and equipment operation.
- • Schedule and coordinate MRI appointments as needed.
- • Support anxious or claustrophobic patients; request sedation orders when indicated.
- • Perform specialized studies (e.g., fMRI, cardiac cine, MR angiography) as trained.
- • Operate dedicated extremity or portable MRI units when applicable.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
