MRI Technician - MetaSense Inc

Duties:

• 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

Skills:

• 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