According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams. | 100% |
| Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos. | 100% |
| Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images. | 98% |
| Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. | 97% |
| Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise. | 96% |
| Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head. | 95% |
| Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging. | 95% |
| Take brief medical histories from patients. | 94% |
| Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera. | 91% |
| Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice. | 91% |
| Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications. | 91% |
| Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation. | 90% |
| Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation. | 88% |
| Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia. | 88% |
| Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals. | 88% |
| Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members. | 88% |
| Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware. | 86% |
| Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils. | 83% |
| Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units. | 82% |
| Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts. | 81% |
| Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization. | 81% |
| Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies. | 79% |
| Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images. | 77% |
| Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients. | 65% |
