MRI, CT, X-Ray Technician

Job Title: MRI / CT / X-Ray Technician
Department: Radiology / Imaging Services
Reports To: Radiologist / HOD Radiology
Location: Narayan Medical College & Hospital / Diagnostic Centre

Role & responsibilities

• Patient Care & Preparation
• Verify patient identity, clinical history, and examination requests.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain cooperation.
• Screen patients for contraindications, particularly for MRI and contrast studies.
• Position and prepare patients appropriately for imaging procedures.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures and report any complications promptly.
• X-Ray Procedures
• Perform routine and specialized X-Ray examinations as prescribed.
• Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging techniques.
• Ensure proper patient positioning and image quality.
• Follow radiation safety and ALARA principles.
• CT Scan Procedures
• Operate CT equipment and perform prescribed CT examinations.
• Select appropriate scan protocols under radiologist/departmental guidelines.
• Prepare patients for contrast-enhanced examinations.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions to contrast media and respond according to hospital protocol.
• Ensure proper reconstruction, labeling, and transfer of images.
• MRI Procedures
• Perform MRI examinations according to approved protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive MRI safety screening for implants, devices, metal objects, and other contraindications.
• Position patients correctly and select appropriate coils and sequences.
• Monitor patients throughout the examination.
• Maintain strict MRI-zone and magnetic-field safety procedures.
• Equipment & Quality Control
• Operate imaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine equipment checks and identify technical problems.
• Report equipment malfunction to the appropriate authority/vendor.
• Maintain cleanliness and basic care of imaging equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance and preventive maintenance activities.
• Documentation & Records
• Maintain accurate examination records and patient information.
• Ensure correct patient identification and image labeling.
• Upload/transfer images to PACS/RIS as applicable.
• Maintain records related to contrast administration, adverse reactions, and quality-control activities.
• Safety & Infection Control
• Follow radiation protection regulations and institutional safety policies.
• Use appropriate protective equipment and radiation barriers.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Follow hospital emergency and patient-safety protocols.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Radiology / Medical Imaging Technology or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Relevant professional registration/licensing as applicable.
• Training/experience in X-Ray, CT, and MRI preferred.
• Knowledge of PACS/RIS and basic computer operations.

Experience

• 02 years: Suitable for Technician/Junior Technician roles.
• 2+ years: Preferred for experienced MRI/CT/X-Ray Technician positions.
• Experience in a hospital or diagnostic imaging centre is preferred.