Medical Radiology jobs in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Key Responsibilities

• Perform CT and MRI examinations according to prescribed imaging protocols.
• Verify patient identity, clinical history, investigation request, and relevant contraindications before procedures.
• Explain imaging procedures to patients and ensure their comfort and cooperation.
• Position patients accurately to obtain optimal diagnostic images.
• Conduct MRI safety screening for metallic implants, pacemakers, prostheses, previous surgeries, and other contraindications.
• Assist with contrast-enhanced CT/MRI examinations, including patient preparation and monitoring, as per hospital protocol and under appropriate medical supervision.
• Monitor patients during and immediately after imaging procedures and promptly report adverse reactions or clinical concerns.
• Operate CT/MRI scanners, injectors, workstations, and related imaging equipment safely.
• Follow radiation protection principles for CT procedures and ensure proper MRI zone and magnetic-field safety.
• Review images for technical quality before forwarding them for radiologist interpretation.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update examinations in RIS/PACS.
• Coordinate with radiologists, nurses, emergency physicians, wards, ICU, and other clinical departments.
• Handle emergency, trauma, ICU, and inpatient imaging requirements as necessary.
• Perform daily equipment quality checks and immediately report equipment faults or abnormalities.
• Follow infection-control, biomedical-waste, patient-safety, and departmental SOP requirements.
• Participate in shift duties, including nights, weekends, and emergency/on-call coverage, depending on hospital requirements.

Qualification

• B.Sc. Radiology / Medical Imaging Technology, or
• Medical Imaging Technology from a recognized institution.
• Applicable professional registration/licensing as required by the hospital

Experience

• Preferably 3–5 years of hands-on CT/MRI experience in a hospital or diagnostic imaging centre.

Required Skills

• CT and MRI patient positioning
• CT/MRI imaging protocols and sequences
• MRI safety and contraindication screening
• Contrast study preparation and patient monitoring
• Radiation safety and dose optimization
• RIS/PACS operation
• Basic emergency response and patient care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in rotational shifts
• Strong attention to patient identification and safety

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹450,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person