MRI Technician

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Position patient on examining table and place specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist
• Demonstrate use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination
• Enter data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of MRI equipment into computer
• Key commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into computer
• Observe patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV to monitor safety and comfort
• View images of areas being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures
• Key in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images
• Alert staff entering magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certification & Licenses:

• Graduate of Accredited Radiology Program.
• NJ State RT License.
• MR Certified.
• BLS Certification.

Skills and Experience:

• 1-3 years’ experience as MRI Technician.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to work independently.