MRI Technician Jobs in Chennai Diagnostic Centre

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for MRI Technician positions in Chennai's private Diagnostic Centre sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Healthcare and Diagnostics employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Operate 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners for routine diagnostic examinations including brain, spine, abdomen, pelvis, musculoskeletal, and vascular MRI.
• Select appropriate MRI sequences and parameters for each examination type including T1, T2, FLAIR, DWI, and gadolinium-enhanced sequences per radiologist protocol.
• Perform rigorous MRI safety screening of all patients and accompanying persons using standardised questionnaires to exclude metallic implants, pacemakers, and claustrophobic patients.
• Administer intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agents under radiologist supervision and monitor for contrast reactions during and after injection.
• Manage claustrophobic and anxious patients by explaining the procedure, offering mirror glasses, positioning foam earplugs, and coordinating sedation with the duty physician when required.
• Optimise image quality during scanning by adjusting field of view, slice thickness, and phase encoding direction to minimise susceptibility and motion artefacts.
• Transfer completed MRI studies to PACS, verify image completeness and labelling, and notify the radiologist of STAT studies requiring urgent reporting.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. Radiology or a post-DMLT Diploma in MRI Technology with a minimum of two years of 1.5T or 3T MRI scanner operation experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of MRI safety zones, ferromagnetic hazard screening, and implant compatibility assessment procedures.
• Proficiency in selecting and optimising MRI sequences for brain, spine, abdominal, musculoskeletal, and vascular examinations.
• Experience with gadolinium-based contrast agent administration and recognition of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis risk screening requirements.
• Ability to manage claustrophobic patients with communication techniques and to coordinate sedation for paediatric and severely anxious patients.
• Understanding of common MRI artefacts including susceptibility, motion, chemical shift, and wrap-around artefacts and techniques to minimise their impact.
• Familiarity with PACS image transfer workflows and DICOM formatting requirements for complete and accurate study delivery for teleradiology reporting.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills