I do not know what a MRI Tech is, but I think it is related to X-Rays. So can anyone tell me what this is? Also, any radiographers, radiologists,X-Ray techs can you all tell me what you do also? Also can you all tell me the risks in dealing with X-rays and the risks in your jobs?
2007-02-05 13:52:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
MRI does not use x-rays, it uses magnets. The tech is the person who administers the exam. MRI pays better than x-ray.
A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in reading x-rays, CTs, MRIs, ultrasounds, mammograms, etc.
A radiologic technologist/radiographer/x-ray tech works primarily in hospitals, but also in clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, medical laboratories and private industry.
Use x-ray equipment to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones and vessels of the body to diagnose medical problems.
May specialize in a specific imaging technique, such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional technology, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, sonography or general radiography.
Prepare patients and explain procedures.
Position equipment at the appropriate distance and angle from the patient in order to produce the appropriate images.
Education/Training
Formal training programs range from two to four years, leading to a certificate, associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology and pathology. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Salary (THIS VARIES A LOT)
$30,000 - $43,000
More Information
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
15000 Central Avenue SE
Albuquerque, NM 87123-3917
505-298-4500 or 800-444-2778
http://asrt.org
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-2901
http://jrcert.org
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
1255 Northland Drive
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120-1155 USA
http://arrt.org
2007-02-05 14:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MRI stand for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. An MRI Tech is a person who works at an MRI center. MRI's are not x-rays, but a method of using very large magnetic field to image the body. You can actually find more about the technology by using your favorite search engine or going to webmd.com.
This is a very good job to have, although you might have to work off-shifts to pay your dues.
Good luck.
2007-02-05 13:56:52 · answer #2 · answered by JohnnyQuest 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MRI tech jobs and employment opportunities in all states. New MRI tech careers added daily.
2007-02-05 17:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋