| Job Title |
Special Procedures Technologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (mri) |
| Job Description |
Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment To Produce
Cross-sectional Images (photographs) Of Patient's Body For
Diagnostic Purposes: Interviews Patient To Explain Magnetic
Resonance Imaging Procedures And To Request Removal Of Metal
Objects Which Are Hazardous To Patient And Equipment When
Magnet Is Activated. Positions Patient On Examining Table And
Places Specified Coil (receiver) Such As Head Coil Or Knee
Coil, Close To Area Of Interest, Following Protocols Requested
By Radiologist (medical Ser.) 070.101-090. Demonstrates Use Of
Microphone That Allows Patient And Technologist To Communicate
During Examination. Enters Data, Such As Patient History,
Anatomical Area To Be Scanned, Orientation Specified, And
Position Of Entry Into Aperture Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Equipment (head Or Feet First), Into Computer. Keys Commands To
Specify Scan Sequences, And Adjust Transmitters And Receivers,
Into Computer. Observes Patient Through Window Of Control Room
And On Closed Circuit Tv Screen To Monitor Patient Safety And
Comfort. Views Images Of Area Being Scanned On Video Display
Screen To Ensure Quality Of Pictures. Keys In Data On Keyboard
Of Camera To Photograph Images. Alerts Staff Entering Magnet
Room To Danger Of Wearing Or Carrying Metal Around Magnet.
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