SUMMARY Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES including but not limited to the following.
- Interviews patients to explain MRI procedures, obtain pertinent exam history
- Verify the patient has no implanted objects or devices that may be contradicted for MRI procedure and obtains clearance information and scanning guidelines on any MRI conditional devices.
- Position patients on scanner table and places proper coil over area of interest, confirms patient's comfort and operation of emergency bulb with patient.
- Observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort.
- Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
- Performs studies following prot...