Senior Radiographer (MRI)-MRI

Role Overview

Senior Radiographer (MRI) at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). The role performs all MRI procedures independently or under the supervision of senior radiographers, analyzes output, and reports to supervisor as needed.

Role Purpose

To deliver high-quality MRI imaging services by independently or collaboratively performing MRI procedures, ensuring diagnostic image quality, and supporting the department's imaging protocols and patient care standards.

Key Responsibilities

MRI Procedures & Image Production

• Perform all MRI procedures independently or under supervision of senior radiographers.
• Perform all MR imagery procedures in accordance with department policies and apply detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Evaluate sequences for acceptable quality, correct parameters, appropriateness and completeness.
• Evaluate and assess MR images produced for acceptable quality, appropriateness and completeness, advising other staff when required.
• Analyze MRI output and report to supervisor as needed.
• Manage recognition of anatomy and pathology in cross sectional imaging to optimize scan protocols and liaise with radiologists to arrange further imaging or tests.

Advanced Procedures & Technical Support

• Assist MR Radiographers with technically difficult and advanced procedures.
• Operate advanced software on specialist MRI equipment.
• Undertake radiographic and imaging examinations as required.
• Perform other related radiography (special) procedures as required.

Contrast Administration

• Conduct all preparations, cannulations, and administrations of IV contrast agents under the supervision of supervisor or physician.

Staff Supervision & Quality Assurance

• Direct and monitor all procedures carried out by junior staff under supervision and step in whenever required.
• Ensure proper MRI examination procedures in accordance with department policies, procedures and protocols.

Equipment & Safety Management

• Maintain safe and competent use of all radiology equipment and report any incidents, equipment faults or deterioration to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Maintain and be responsible for the safe and competent use of all radiology equipment, patient appliances and aids used in the department.

Inventory & Resource Management

• Maintain a sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties.
• Oversee and report shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Two (2) years of experience post qualification in the MRI field.
• Bachelor's degree or Diploma (minimum three (3) years course duration) in MRI OR Bachelor degree in Radiography/Radiology Technology or Medical Imaging program AND Post graduate Diploma in MRI (minimum of twelve (12) months course duration) OR Registration as MRI Technologist with ARRT, UK HCPC, AIR or other equivalent bodies.
• Current National License.