Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician

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On the Job Training

Anonymous

101

Skills

OJT hours

General Patient Care Procedures

500

CPR
Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiration)
Sterile Technique
Standard Precautions
Transfer of Patients
Care of Patient Medical Equipment (e.g., Oxygen Tank, IV Tubing)
Venipuncture

MRI Safety Requirements

500

Screening Patients, Personnel, and Non-Personnel for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe Devices and Objects
Identify MR Safety Zones
Static Magnetic Field (e.g., Translational and Rotational Forces)
Radiofrequency Field (e.g., Thermal Heating [SAR], Coil Positioning, Patient Positioning, Insulation)
Gradient Magnetic Fields (e.g., Inducted Voltages, Auditory Considerations
Communication and Monitoring Considerations (e.g., Sedated Patients, Verbal and Visual Contact, Vital Signs)
Contrast Media Safety (e.g., NSF, Renal Function)
Other MRI Safety Considerations (e.g., Cryogen Safety, Fire, Medical Emergencies, Laser Alignment Lights)

Patient Skills Including:

Evaluation of requisition and/or medical record
Identification of patient
Documentation of patient history including allergies
Safety screening
Patient education concerning the procedure.
Patient care and assessment
Preparation of examination room
Standard Precautions
Preparation and/or administration of contrast media
MRI Safety procedures and precautions
Patient discharge with post-procedure instructions

Technical and procedures skills including

Selection of optimal imaging coil
Patient Positioning
Protocol Selection
Parameter Selection
Image display, networking, and archiving
Post-processing
Documentation of procedure and patient data in appropriate records

Evaluation skills including:

Analysis of the image for technical quality
Demonstration of correct anatomic regions
Proper identification on images and patient data
Recognition of relevant pathology
Exam completeness

MR Imaging Procedures

Brain
IACs
Pituitary
Orbits
Cranial Nerves (Non-IACs)
Vascular Head MRA
Vascular Head MRV
Brain Perfusion
Brain Spectroscopy
Soft Tissue Neck
Vascular Neck
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Spinal Trauma
Sacrum-Coccyx
Sacroiliac (SI) Joints
Brachial Plexus
Chest (Non-Cardiac)
Breast
Vascular Thorax
Liver
Pancreas
MRCP
Adrenals
Kidneys
Enterography
Vascular Abdomen
Female Soft Tissue Pelvis
Male Soft Tissue Pelvis
Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ)
Sternum/Sternoclavicular (SC) Joints
Shoulder
Long Bones (Upper Ext.)
Elbow
Wrist
Hand
Finger/Thumb
Bony Pelvis
Hip
Long Bones (Lower Ext.)
Knee
Ankle
Foot
Arthrogram
Image Post-Processing (MIP Reformation, MPR, Subtraction)
CINE (e.g., CSF Flow Study)

MRI Quality Control Procedures

500

Signal to Noise Ratio
Center Frequency
Transmitter Gain or Attenuation
Geometric Accuracy
Equipment Inspection (e.g., Coils, Cables, Door, Seals)
Monitor Cryogen Levels
Room Temperature and Humidity

Bronson Specific Requirements

500

BMS – Department Goals
EPIC Processes (Begin/End Exam, Charge Contrast, Look Up Patient History, Screen for Implants, Schedule Inpatient/ER Exams
McKesson/PACS (Reviewing Exams)
MRidium Infusion Pumps
MRExperion Power Injectors
MR400 Invivo Patient Monitoring Systems
Protocolling Exams
Wanding Patients
Ordering XR for MR Screening

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