Rekha Ramachendran
Jerudong,BM
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist with a passion for providing the best quality patient care possible.10 years of experience in the Radiology department, with 1.5 Tesla and 3 Tesla Siemens MRI. Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care. Strives in fast-paced environment, while ensuring patient safety at all times. Demonstrates good communication with the radiologist as well as other healthcare professionals. Hardworking and reliable with a willingness to learn.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
Jerudong Park Medical Centre
05.2017 - Current
- Operated MRI scanner to provide diagnostic imaging per physician orders.
- Ensure patient safety as my top priority.
- Screen patients for MRI safety prior to exams.
- Address patient concerns during the procedure, and explain the MRI process to the patient in a way that is informative but also reassuring.
- Created backup copies of images by transferring images to storage media and maintaining digital filing system for backups.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Collected patients' medical histories and documented important information in medical records.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Monitor patients during scanning and ensuring patients are calm and comfortable.
- Effectively communicate with the radiologist as well as other health care professionals.
- Assist in the front office with scheduling, answering phones, and faxing reports, when possible.
- Performed daily SNR and weekly ACR QA scans.
- Maintain JCI accreditation for the facility.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions, and alleviating concerns.
- Utilized multiple MRI scanner models including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and diffusion-weighted imaging.
- Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
MRI Technologist
Sunway Medical Centre
06.2013 - 04.2017
- Ensured patient safety.
- Properly screened patients for MRI safety prior to exams.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Explained MRI procedures to patients, representatives and family members.
- Selected appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Operated MRI scanners to provide diagnostic imaging.
- Created backup copies of images by transferring images to storage media and maintaining digital filing system for backups.
- Perform daily SNR and weekly ACR QA scans.
- Obtain/maintain ACHS accreditation.
- Utilized multiple MRI scanner models including T1-weighted, T2-weighted, and diffusion-weighted imaging.
- Interacted with patients to explain MRI scans and answer questions, providing reassurance and comfort throughout the process.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Effective communication with radiologists and other healthcare facilities.
- Answer phones, schedule patient appointments, and fax reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
Mahsa University
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Imaging
Mahsa University
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia11.2011
Skills
- Patient Safety
- Quality Control
- Working Collaboratively
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Team Building
- Professionalism and strong Work Ethic
- Active Listening
- People Skills
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Information Verification
- Maintains Strict Confidentiality
- Willingness to learn
Certification
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP
HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL – DIAGNOSTIC
RADIOGRAPHER ( HCPC UK)
Reg No : RA088565
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
(AHPC BRUNEI)
Reg No : 51-419706/RA0063
MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS
Membership No : 1436
REFFERENCE
DR SUNITHI MANI
CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
JERUDONG PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
drsunithi@gmail.com; dr.sunithi@jpmc.com.bn
+ 6 7 3 8 9 9 6 5 9 4
DR ROSHAYATI BASIR
RADIOLOGIST
DEPARTMENT OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
rosbasir24@yahoo.com
+ 6 0 1 3 3 9 8 2 6 2 4
Timeline
MRI Technologist
Jerudong Park Medical Centre
05.2017 - Current
MRI Technologist
Sunway Medical Centre
06.2013 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Radiography
Mahsa University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Imaging
Mahsa University
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND MEMBERSHIP
HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL – DIAGNOSTIC
RADIOGRAPHER ( HCPC UK)
Reg No : RA088565
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
(AHPC BRUNEI)
Reg No : 51-419706/RA0063
MALAYSIAN SOCIETY OF RADIOGRAPHERS
Membership No : 1436
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