Description
Requirements
- Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
- Selects and operates magnetic resonance imaging system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
- Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
- Selects appropriate pulsing sequences respecting established protocols and other factors influencing date acquisition parameters.
- Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
- In agreement with state statute and established protocol, administers alimentary and intravenous contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
- Practices aseptic techniques when necessary.
- Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and provides a hard copy record of procedures assuring proper identification is evident.
Requirements
Education
Required:
High School
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred:
L-Magnetic Resonance MRT
C-BLS
L-Radiography RRT
C-ARRT - RT MR ARRT