MRI Imaging Services

When you arrive at one of our imaging centers, you’ll be asked to change into MRI scrubs. It’s essential to remove all metal or electronic items. You should also notify your technologist if you have any medical devices like pacemakers, stents, filters or screws that may interfere with the scan and results. Please also let them know if you struggle with being in confined spaces.

The MRI technologist will position you on a moveable exam table, and if your doctor ordered an MRI with contrast, the contrast agent will be administered intravenously. The technologist will place devices called coils around the area of your body being studied. We'll provide earplugs or headphones to minimize noise and help you relax.

When you’re ready, the exam table will move into the MRI unit, and the machine will begin capturing images. You’ll likely hear tapping or thumping sounds when the radio-frequency pulses are activated.

The imaging center will send your MRI results directly to your ordering physician. Because the scan is non-invasive, no recovery period is necessary.