Summary
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is hiring a Senior MRI Radiographer in Abu Dhabi. The role involves performing MRI examinations, assessing image quality, adapting scan protocols, and supporting junior staff and technically difficult procedures. The radiographer is also responsible for equipment safety, supplies, and administering IV contrast under supervision. Applicants need at least two years of post-qualification MRI experience, relevant MRI or radiography education, and a current national license.
The posting
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Responsible for independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers performing all MRI procedures, analyzing output and reporting to supervisor as needed.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
- Oversees and reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
- Directs and monitors all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and stepping in whenever there is a requirement
- Performs all MR imagery procedures in accordance with department policies and applies detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality
- Assists MR Radiographers with technically difficult and advanced procedures
- Evaluates sequences for acceptable quality, correct parameters, appropriateness and completeness
- Performs other related radiography (special) procedures as required
- Evaluates and asses MR images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, advising other staff when required
- Conducts all preparations, cannulations, administrations of IV contrast agents under the supervision of supervisor or physician
- Manages to recognize anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols, and liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests
- Maintains safe and competent use of all radiology equipment and reports any incidents and equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
- Operates advanced software on specialist MRI equipment
- Ensure proper MRI examination procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols
- Manages to undertake Radiographic and Imaging examinations as required
- Maintains and is responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department
Qualifications
Experience :-
Required:
• Two (2) years of experience post qualification in the MRI field
Desired:
• N.A.
Educational Qualification: Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma (minimum three (3) years course duration) in MRI
• Bachelor degree in a Radiography /Radiology Technology or Medical Imaging program And
• Post graduate Diploma in MRI (Minimum of twelve (12) months course duration)/ Registration as MRI Technologist with ARRT, UK HCPC, AIR or other equivalent bodies • AND Current National License
Desired:
• N.A.