MRI Technologist-Atlantic Health Imaging Services @ Parsippany: Per Diem

Responsible for creating cross-sectional images of patient's body for diagnostic purposes, using magnetic resonance imaging equipment.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 1. 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.
• 2. Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Keys commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters and receivers into computer.
• 5. Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort.
• 6. Views images of areas being scanned on video display screen to ensure quality of pictures.
• 7. Keys in data on keyboard of camera to photograph images.
• 8. Alerts staff entering magnet room to the danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
• 9. Performs other related duties as assigned.