What is so exciting about Magnetic Resonance Imaging?
When an x-ray of a body part is not sufficient for diagnosis, MRI will show extremely fine detail of human tissue without the use of ionizing radiation. The principle of magnetic resonance imaging is based on measuring signals emitted from “excited” hydrogen nuclei in response to radio waves that have the same frequency as the nuclei themselves. MRI magnets used are 30,000 times stronger than the earth’s magnetic field. Since the hydrogen atom is the most abundant element in the human body, the hydrogen nuclei (proton) is employed for most medical purposes to produce MRI images. What is an MRI Technologist? The MRI technologist is a medical imaging professional trained in: • Anatomy • Physiology • Patient care and safety • Physical principles of electrical and magnetic fields and their medical applications Qualified MRI technologists employ their knowledge to provide medical imaging services at hospitals, physicians’ offices, imaging centers and mobile MRI imaging companies for the pur
