Day in the life of an MRI Technologist
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In this video, follow along with MRI technologist Kwame as he takes you through a day in his life on the job. Starting with his morning routine and preparations, he shows you everything he does at work, from checking the dressing rooms and screening patients for safety, to setting up the MRI machine and injecting contrast for scans. He also provides a tour of the patient waiting area and explains the importance of safety precautions when dealing with the powerful magnets used in MRI technology. With over four years of experience as an MRI tech and a passion for sharing his knowledge, Kwame offers a unique and informative perspective on this important medical field. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes look at the life of an MRI technologist
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Do you ever think about becoming a RN?
One of the techs that trained me during extern is an MRI/CT tech. He would let me assist him by screening the patient, setting up for exams, cleaning and disinfecting the room, and he would let me sit in the room with him during procedures and he explained what he was doing every time I was there. I never considered anything past RT until then and now it's all I think about. We need more channels like this showing what we really do in the radiology world
Thank you!
Ye but no one wants to watch u make coffee and eggs
@@samshimshi8915 I do
@@samshimshi8915 I enjoyed watching him make coffee and eggs. The skip button is both on screen and on keyboard 😐😀
Thanks 🤣 tell em!
Ain’t gone lie that Tesla is straight motivation right there! 🤣
You have no idea how much this helps out man, I appreciate all you do👏🏼👏🏼!!
Thanks!
Thank you for allowing us to see the day of a life of an MRI man. 🤙 You and many others have me interested in Radiology. Thank you! 🥰 Can not wait to pursue this path. Lets go!!!
Just found your channel today, I want to salute you bro. I've been an MRI tech since 1999. I like what you're doing, from the little I've seen so far. I encourage you to keep it up, it's good to see the younger generation motivated and positive. I especially liked when you mentioned compassion, such an important part of what we do. So few understand what we really do, it's neat to see you peeling back the curtain a bit to encourage and inspire others. God bless you and your wife.
Hello! I saw that you been an MRI tech since 1999 and I been thinking about being one too. I just wanted to know if MRI techs ever give vaccines/ deal with needles head on?
@@TheSaLViGuRL Hi Amber, thanks for you question, give vaccines, no, not inn radiology. You could probably volunteer to do that outside the hospital, but certainly not as an MRI tech. Deal with needles? Yes, most MRI techs start IV's regularly, unless you work in a really big department that has assistants or nurses that take care of that for you. I've worked in both environments. It's not that big of a deal, you can do it! I encourage you to learn more, I'll answer any question you have, if I can...
Starting school in july,i seen your experience!! Any advice?
@@whitneyhull4310 DUUUUDE so sorry it took me so long to respond, I've been, and continue to be, on THE GRIND. Picked up a part time gig, and pretty much all of my free time is gone. Not complaining though, because that side hustle pays my mortgage with 12 hours of work. MRI techs are in short supply in San Antonio right now, and one of the hospitals in my system is so desperate they're paying me 133/hr to do that thing I do. I hope you come across something similar when you're trained up. The field could use some young go getters. I love to teach, been doing it a very long time. I'd enjoy giving you whatever tips and encouragement You'd like. Send me an email at mrsuperman1972@gmail.com
@@whitneyhull4310how is it going
As an imaging physics resident this was so helpful and informative. I really enjoyed learning about your perspective and practical patient related issue you run into. Thank you!
Thank you. Iam glad you like the video. Take care
This was the coolest video ever definitely the most informative one I’ve seen so far! ❤
Definitely got my subscription today with this video ! Totally solidified my thoughts on pursuing my degree in MRI . Thank you for a real video 🤗
Soo happy I could help. Keep us updated on how you r doing in the program. Let me know if you have questions
This has been the best vid from the MRI /CT Man and Woman. Thank you for this informative video.
Thank you! 🙏
This takes me back to when I would show xray students around MR when they'd rotate through. This is almost exactly the introduction they would get (minus what I did at home lol)
Nice 🔥
Thank you for all the information. Your humor is appreciated. God bless you.
Thank you! You too!
Thank you for this video! Going into radiology tech (finishing generals now) and this makes me even more excited!
That's awesome! Good luck!
update?
Hey man I just wanted to say this video was awesome and it really gave me a feel of what to expect in any situation really. Keep up the good work!
Forsure thanks!
A tip to anyone going into this field. If you are new and going to an interview make sure they provide you with a registered tech, the ARRT is kind of vague on their sight but it seems the way I understand it, a MRI registered tech has to be able to vouch and sign off on your stuff not just a diagnostic Xray tech in mri. So in the interview make sure they have a registered tech, make sure they are BUSY. If they are slow, you won’t get the exams you need, and make sure you are not working alone most of the time, these are situations I’ve landed in and now I’m in a contract and I’m stuck just pushing buttons for the next two years. Again, find a busy place. Be ready to work, don’t be a lazy ass, if you want the easy road then by all means skip the registry and work at a clinic, you can take that easy road. But if you can obtain the diagnostic/CT/MRI registries the opportunists are as vast as a nurse and you can fetch way more cash than the average tech. That’s #1 reason why we are here the cash.
and it’s here !! thanks for uploading man !
Finally!
Yay! How exciting! Thanks so much for sharing a day in your life! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thanks for all you do!
Thank you!!!
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You guys have a really nice, clean, organized scan room. It show you guys really care. Great video.
I appreciate that! 🙏 alotta work went I to this video
I believe it’s up to the tech to have the gantry room up-kept. If your zone 4 is unorganized, I wouldn’t want to be scanned by that tech. The unorganized state of mind transfers to scan quality.
Great video! I've been an MRI Tech for 26 years. Have been a Tech for 30 years. Still love my job and taking care of patients!
Thanks for the comment. That's great that you are still passionate about your job!
@@MRIMan I am and I will always encourage others to get into MRI! I used to be an adjunct professor at the local college teaching MRI Physics and working full time at a hospital doing MR. Now I'm working in a very busy outpatient MRI facility. It has been a very rewarding profession! Thank you for letting others know what we do every day!! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for sharing that! And all the positive feed back!
Advice mary?
@@maryburns9482 can I get your contact I would love to have masters degree in MRI
Oh that looks like a really fun job. Thanks for the day in the life! Also really enjoyed that you talked about wrong orders, late patients, just things that happen on the daily. Wasn't until I was in the hospital for clinicals (echo sono) that I even noticed this was a thing. Can't wait to see what else you got for us!
Thank you! I'm happy this content helped you. I really did my best to show you guys all the things I do
Eco sono?
Mri is anything but fun. Don’t do it
@@ccalexander1924 why?
One of the best videos! Keep it up dude👍🏾
Its one of my favorites forsure! Finally happened!
I work at Trader Joe's and I'm an aspiring radiologist! What a coincidence! I love this CZcams Channel!
Ey, that's awesome ! and thank you!
I’m so excited for my journey. I just finished all of required prerequisites. I am starting off with baby step number one but MRI is my goal
Awesome! Enjoy the journey!
This is awesome! Please do more videos like this because these are aspirational for us students.
Forsure! We will
This seems so chill bro, you got some windows, the back room looks nice and quiet, doesn’t seem like you have a bunch of annoying co workers. I’ve been knocking out prerequisites since last year I’m so close to applying for a 2 year program through the community college here. Coming from almost 6 years straight of call center inbound customer service, really hope I get accepted. Thanks for the detailed videos man there’s not a lot of videos showing all the little details and shots inside the actual work place it really gives a more clear idea of what it’s like 👍🏽
Thanks bro! I appreciate your feedback . It took forever to get approved to film at work. I also took my time making this video ti make sure I put as much detail as I could. I will make another one! I hope you get into the program soon! All in allnI have great coworkers and it is a good work environment. I love my job and what I do. Stay motivated! I came along way a day worked double shifts and still have a ways to go. These Tesla just make sense to me. Great for the environment, no gas, no engine maintenance, safe for my family and super fun to drive. Anything is possible
@@MRIMan That’s awesome man, thanks for putting the time into your videos, I know that takes a lot of work to make a quality video like this.
@@MRIMan that’s sick your wife works mri too, my wife has been working towards nursing but she’s been considering sonography.
Yeh its dope because we I could talk about what gos on at work and she understands. We can also bounce ideas off each other
It really does. It took over a year to get this video off the ground. If you really think about it, it mite have taken my whole MRI career. I had also get clearance from my job to film which wasn't that easy. Ey follow me on instagram too @therealmriman . Easy way to hit me up too.!
Hi I was considering being an mri tech bc I have a medical history where I had mris every year. Because of that, as an 18 year old, I strangely know a lot of things about mris lol. I think the technology is really cool. Did you attend a 4 year university? How did you get through it?
I'm taking my ARRTs in 2 months! This video is inspiring. Thank u!
Good luck!!
How'd it go?!
Did you pass?
First day off from mri in like 2 weeks and watching your video makes me wanna pick up a shift today lol. Blessings man
Ey I'm happy you like the videos! Enjoy ur day off! Check out my latest video. It's a live podcast with other techs
I am glad I found your page, I’ve been feeling a bit lost lately when it comes to my career. I wanted to nursing at first but I was like « phew too much money to get the education and too emotionally demanding » (not everything is about making money) but I am really considering MT after some tense research lol… wish me the best of luck 😊✌🏽
Good luck! I'm glad to help . Let me know if u have any questions
@@MRIMan Will do. Thanks
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!! Thank you thank you!!!!
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Cool. i tried so hard to get into the MRT courses back then. as an industrial ultrasonic/radiographic technician right now, i wonder how is it compering to what i do now.
This just makes me want to pursue RT after I get my cert for LMRT even more. I got (🤞🏼) 4 more weeks before extern and then 500hrs to log to graduate not counting the certification test itself.
👌🏽 awesome
Motivating!
I have an MRI scan in a few days and before I found it quite strange with those loud noises but thanks to you I've seen how interesting it really is!
Wonderful!
@@MRIMan I actually enjoyed it very much!
Great video MRI MAN! Keep killin it!
Thank you!!
I process over 30 PT on a daily basis for 3 MR rooms in the facility that I work for in Miami. The mornings are always busy since we get the contrast PT's & not only I/V's but also Labs are needed for renal failure PT/Diabetic over 60 y/o. Prescriptions or referral are far from perfect and they randomly correct. Calling for new RX is a daily tasks while informing the PT about the situation; quintessential. I'm year into my Tech ARRT certification board exam/school 🎒 one more to go. MRI has been challenging since they one but if you're in this field you're getting a constant reward by helping every single one of them, one case at a time, one day at a time. I'd like to believe something that I get to se the inside' before the DR.s 😄🤙🏼
Man! If only you would’ve been my MRI technologist! You really know what you’re doing. I have to have MRIs every year and I’m having one tomorrow
Thank you! Giving good patient service is my #1 priority I have some good trainers that been doing it for 20 years. Good luck on your MRI tommrow!
@@MRIMan The MIR went smooth thanks. The only problem was I had to have an IV Cannula and my veins were hard to find. Other than that my day was good and I even watched a movie inside the MR!
Nice no way a movie too!
Oh and I forgot to say. The results came out fine and there was just a small Craniopharyngioma that’s growing in my head. The doctors said it’s normal because I had that since I was 2.
Thanks for the video bro, I’m just starting my MRI core classes, it’s awesome to see how your workspace area looks and what your workday is like 👍 keep up the good content 💯
I appreciate you! And good luck! Let me know how it goes
I audibly went "bro... brooo stop what are you doing!" when you were showing the magnetic effect on the BP cuff lmao. Cant wait to start working as an MRI tech lol
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I’m in my 1st year of radiology school & plan on going to mri tech school as soon as I graduate! It seems like a great field🙌🏽
Yes it is! You will love it!
You don't need to go through Radiology school first, the MRI program as its own school now and it has been for at least 5 years
@@SuperRockon4ever It’s honestly just a more affordable route, I live in California and the MRI programs are ridiculously expensive! By going to radiology school first I can just cross train into the field or do a 1 year online program for a third of the amount that I would pay.
@@Chinadollsavvy could tell me how is the course online requirments and fees?
@@SuperRockon4ever yeah but in radiology school you can specialize in all different modalities
Thank you for this amazing video. I am MRI Tech from Cuba.
Thank you soo much. Cuba! Nice iv always wanted to visit!
Yes it is. Now I live in Boston. Getting my license ready for work. Your videos help me a lot. Keep doing brother
I appreciate your efforts starting radiology career change at 47 thanks .
That's great!
@@MRIMan hi sorry to bother is the money good ? I live in Cali
Yes it is
@@MRIMan thank you for replying
@@MRIManhow much for bay area? Like a range please. I'm 25 and thinking about pursing this
Keep it up MRI man! You two are killer!
Thanks Jen May!
Great job I love ❤️ this video gave me a great idea get into MRI I just said I wanted to do this thank you for this video
I'm so glad!
I've been trying to decide what I want to do with a radiography technologist degree if I pursued one. I was already interested in MRI, but this video definitely helped me decide what I want to do
Awesome
Great work man. Love the way you present it. I have a mri tech interview coming up this week. hope it will help in my interview
Awesome that's great! I'm happy to help !
Thank you for telling people to be understanding of their patients. I have multiple anxiety disorders so if I needed an MRI, I'd need someone to be patient with me. I'm also autistic so the sounds of the machine would really bother me.
Glad you like the video! Yes as a MRI tech is very important to understand what the patient is going threw and show some compassion. I've had many autistic patients and I also have a son that is autistic. I would have a patient like that wear ear plugs and head phones. Also have that patient on a 1.5 scanner or open machine because it's much quieter.
Solid Video man! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Really helpful video. Keep them coming
Forsure we are never going to stop
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Appreciate the video boss. Just got accepted into my school and will be starting classes next fall.
Awesome! Good luck to you. Let me know how the first week goes! Also let me know if you have any questions. Iam on instagram as well.
I will for sure hit you up and keep you updated
Thanks for the video best mri video on CZcams very informative and straight to the point and its very motivating for me thanks keep up the good work bro i liked and subscribed
Forsure! Thanks bro! Stay tuned for more videos and Lives!
@@MRIMan yea bro for sure thanks
good video thanks for the mri sample and info.
MRI made easy
Thanks for the videos
🔥 forsure follow me on instagram too! @therealmriman. Do you have any suggestions for videos?
Thank u
Glad u like the video ! Thanks!
Great video thank you 🙏🏻
Your welcome !
Awesome video sir! I am currently looking to pursue this career when I get out of the military in a couple months. Your videos are great!
That is great to hear! All the techs I know who were in the military are tremendous workers . Keep in touch
@@MRIMan What degree did you get before? I am going to try to get an associates in radiologic technology but I was curious to know which one you got.
Associates degree in science
16:37 so what comes up in the box is called a slice and what the radiologist will see? Can it be extended if needed?
Or are the numbers 1 to 27 each a slice but the box is the field of view?
I've been in construction my entire life but it's never felt like a career suited for me. Nervous to start school but I plan on starting the MRI program offered at my CC next spring.
I'm not afraid of needles/injections but I'm also not really comfortable with them yet. I'm sure that will come with more exposure/time.
Thanks for these videos brother they're quite helpful.
Thats awesome you are making a effort to change careers , realizing construction isn't for you. I've seen many overcome their fear of needles. Watching other people perform ivs helps desensitized your self. I've been sticking veins forever. I was a phlebotomist for 5 years before I became a tech. Overcome adversity
It is a great video. Thanks for sharing. I’m glad that I find your channel. I want to become certified in mammography. Can I go straight to MRI school then advance in mammography later? Or I have to become a Rad technician first?
dude this is so cool please make more
Wish I could but the new place I work they said I can't film
I’ve only working as an MR tech for a year, so it’s great to see other facilities and their setup. Thanks for sharing!
I’m new here - is your wife also an MR tech?
Hi thanks for watching . Yes she is a MRI Tech
So you do contrast dye first or last when doing MRI of brain with and without
i have a vp shunt and everytime i'd have to be scanned, i'd have to book an appointment at the neurologist to reprogram the shunt after the scan
i’m about to graduate highschool a year early and i’m trying to decide between this and radiation therapy. let me know if you have any suggestions
Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Keep it up ♥️💪🏽
I appreciate it!
@@MRIMan nice work bruh…I have a question? If someone has like a dental implant are they able to do an MRI?
I like your channel! New subscriber here. I have my CT and X-ray license and always wanted to do MRI. I used to teach X-ray for 4 years and was a transporter for X-ray and MRI for 5 years. Did CT and X-ray 9 years. Your enthusiasm reminded me of you when I started out. I haven’t worked in 4 years due to a diagnosis of bipolar from divorce. Do you think I should study MRI? Would I be able to find a job? I used to be employee of the quarter at my hospital and won clinical excellence award as a student and MRI is so interesting to me. I also excelled as an MRI aide. I also want to get my masters in health or radiology. Again, your channel is awesome and motivating!
Thanks I appreciate that!
I've noticed the SWI sequence runs for 2 mins..... impressive......I've got ours down to 2.5 mins
que genial video , mi nombre es jenifer soy estudiante de radiologia y me encantaria algun dia tener un canal asi . Saludos dede uruguay
Fun video man. MRI Tech since 2010 here. :)
Thanks!
This is the same GE scanner I run and manage here in the UK........would love to work out in the USA
Great scanner!
Awesome!
Thanks bro!
Do you need a Bachelors to become an MRI technologist? It's what I'd like to specialize in after I finish my associates for xray tech but I'm not sure how to best get there.
Been thinking about getting into this career. I already have a bachelors, however, I am not finding schools that will let you go to MRI directly and want you to do a RT first.
There’s quite a few programs where you can get an associates in radiologic technology and get certified in X ray, CT, and MRI in about just three years
This is a great video
Thanks!
Excellent and detailed video 👍🏻
🙏 thanks
@@MRIMan you're welcome 👍🏻
Thank you for your time. I am interested in becoming an MRI Tech.
Awesome!
I plan on going to school for MRI Tech next Fall. Hopefully I'm making the right decision, wish me luck!
Awesome , good luck!
Do you need prerequisites before taking the course of MRI? How much was the course? How long was the course? Thank you for letting in to your world, very inspiring.
For the private school I went too, all the pre requisites were I the program, I paid like 25k but that was like 6 years ago. It's 2 years. Fasho glad like the content!!
Hey man, thank you for sharing. Is the photo of heather available for sale? I'd love to get a copy of it! Your channel is so informative I'm actually gaining enough data to make a more educated decision as to what career path I choose.
As a Tech do you asses the xray after it's taken or does someone else do that?
I wish I was brave enough to go to school for this. I’ve been looking to get out of my kinda work cuz my body can’t take it anymore and the only thing I came across that I found interesting is this but I don’t think I’m smart enough to do it. I struggled bad in high school so that just makes me doubt myself. I don’t even really know where to start to become one either.
Ohh wow nice routine
In india totaly deferent lifestyle of mri tech
Thanks. A MRI tech routine in India would be interesting to see!
I was gonna do dental hygienist but now I’m considering MRI tech.
Both are great careers
Same! I'm thinking about dental or MRI!!
Nice video bro.
I just came across your channel and subscribed 👍🏻.
I’ve been working as a Angiography Tech for about 4 years and just lately changed path to work as a MRI Tech.
Thank you that is awesome. Also follow me on instagram! @therealmriman
@@MRIMan reached to your yt channel from your instagram, your posts are hilarious 😂
Forsure 🔥 thanks!
What would i need to do in case of someone denying me sedation? Im medically complex and i often require mris for various different things my last one was because of an infection of my foot so i went in feet first i have high anxiety when it comes to having imaging the noise of the mri triggers it even with hearing protection i asked for it and got told i would be okay i was going in feet first i wasnt okay at all i came out full anxiety attack and no one seem to care in the radiology department
I’m in externship now . I get confused with my slices sometimes when planning . Can you give me any tips ? Also, can you make a videos about planning ? Thanks
Sure what body part would you like to learn?
Well done bro , love you from kurdistan ❤️
Thanks! I appreciate that
Thanks for your videos. I have a question about loudness of the machines. Is that ever an issue for you as a tech? I’m guessing you’re usually in the other room, or can wear ear protection as you showed. I just like to protect my ears because I have tinnitus, and highly interested in becoming mri tech. Thanks again!
Yeh we it r not loud at all for us on the other side
nice video plz keep it like that awsome 👌👍
Thank you!
i’m about to start college as a pre radiology major, any tips on schooling and being successful in my program?
I’m gland to stumble on your videos, I’m currently a ultrasound tech thinking on going into mri. I’m curious to know what is your job as an mri tech after getting the images done, do you have to make you observations and report for the radiologist like we do in ultrasound?
We do not make a report for the doctors like ultrasound. We do let the Radiologist know if we find some crucial abnormal findings like a unknown brain mass for instance. Sometimes the patient need to go straight to ER., so we have to know what we are looking at. We also may have add additional coverage for some abnormal findings.
Love the video man, this would’ve been great to see as a student. What area are u based out of?
Thanks! Yes I wish I had a video like this when I was a student. We didn't see a machine til clinicals. Based out of California!
I’ve been considering this but I’m concerned about being exposed to radiation dealing with it every day. How hard was it for you to find a job? What was the starting pay? I read it can pay about $70,000 a year but not sure how accurate that is. Anyways, thanks for the video!
No radiation in MRI. Not hard at all. The salary range is like 60k to 120k depends on what state youvlive on and location.
great video, from a fellow radiotherapist
Thank you!
@@MRIMan You welcome
This is very insightful and helpful to see what the work environment is ACTUALLY like day to day. This looks like a pretty cool job. Especially once you have your confidence and flow down pat.
Thanks I appreciate that! I love my job and what I do for the community.
Nice video! I do ultrasound, do you have to write a report after the scan like ultrasound? Or only submit the images to the rad?
How do you like being a US tech? We screen the patient and get history. Some times we have to reformat the images after the scan but we don't write a report for the rads.
Hey man great video. I've been thinking of making a career change to the medical field but couldn't decide between all the tech options. mri, xray, ultrasound, radiology etc. Is there any kind of overlap with these jobs like Monday you're mri and Tuesday you're on xrays or are the fields totally different with different skills or is it possible to either specialize or do both? Also what kind of hours do you work? Do you do a standard morning to night shift or does it rotate that sometimes you get a graveyard shift?
If you've covered this before in a video lmk I'll check it out.
Thanks again for the video
This is a great questions I will make this into a video
I've been considering going to Keiser for radiologic technology. I know this would get me trained in X-Ray and then I could get trained on the job for CT but do you know if I would need to go to school once again for MRI?
You would have to do whats required by the ARRT which a clinical and licensed test. Additional school isn't required. But they have test prep classes I believe.
MRI MAN. Ok cool, thanks for the info!
Hello and thks for the videos they are very helpful. I have a question do you have to get a license to do contrast? Is it a different course or is it included in the MRI program
Hi ! Thank you. Your license ARRT or ARMRIT license allows you to give contrast.
Is it possible to do this job part time? Or do places mainly hire full time only?