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Sijo chakuncal

@sijochakuncal

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MRI Technologist with 15+ years leading advanced cardiac, neuro, MSK, and vascular imaging with strong safety.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a team where I can lead advanced MRI workflow—owning protocol development, QA/ACR compliance, and MRI safety—while mentoring staff and delivering patient-first imaging across complex cardiac, neuro, and MSK cases.

I’m a highly skilled MRI Technologist with 15+ years of experience delivering advanced diagnostic imaging across hospital, outpatient, and specialty care settings. I’m dual-credentialed (ARRT and ARMRIT) and recognized for expertise in cardiac MRI, neuro, MSK, body, and vascular imaging—always centered on patient-centered care.

In my current senior role, I perform a full spectrum of advanced MRI procedures and specialize in cardiac MRI, prostate imaging, spectroscopy, functional MRI, MR urography, MRA, and thoracic outlet exams. I develop and optimize scanning protocols, run QA procedures, and support ACR accreditation compliance, while enforcing MRI safety standards for all patients and personnel entering Zone IV.

I also manage pediatric sedation and general anesthesia cases in coordination with anesthesiology, and I train and evaluate MRI students and new staff as a clinical preceptor. Earlier in my career, I strengthened patient anxiety management and claustrophobia mitigation without sedation, handled challenging vascular access with pediatric venipuncture, and maintained consistent technical accuracy across multiple MRI systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior MRI Technologist

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Northwestern Medicine – Central DuPage Hospital

Sep 2012 - Present (13 years 10 months)

Perform advanced MRI procedures with specialization in cardiac MRI, prostate imaging, spectroscopy, functional MRI, MR urography, MRA, and thoracic outlet exams. Develop/optimize scanning protocols, conduct QA and support ACR accreditation compliance while enforcing MRI safety standards and coordinating pediatric sedation and anesthesia cases.

Functional MRI MR Urography MRA Prostate MR MRI Safety IV Contrast Administration Protocol Development Quality Assurance Staff Training Patient Care Coordination GE 1.5T Epic PACS Visage Medrad Power Injectors

MRI Technologist

MacNeal Hospital

Mar 2011 - Jan 2019 (7 years 10 months)

Provide MRI services in inpatient and outpatient settings, managing patient anxiety and claustrophobia mitigation techniques without sedation. Perform pediatric venipuncture/IV insertions and adapt imaging parameters for bariatric, pediatric, and special-needs patients.

Claustrophobia Mitigation (Without Sedation)Venipuncture Imaging Parameter Adaptation Pediatric Imaging Toshiba 1.5T Hitachi Airis II 0.3T

Front Office Supervisor

Courtyard by Marriott

Sep 2006 - Jan 2017 (10 years 4 months)

Supervise front office operations including reservations, scheduling, inventory, and budgeting while supporting revenue management and financial reporting/forecasting. Resolve complex guest concerns and manage vendor and guest records, new account setup, and cross-departmental administrative functions.

Reservations Management Scheduling Inventory Management Budgeting Revenue Management Financial Reporting Forecasting Vendor Records Cross Departmental Administration

MRI Technologist

Preferred Open MRI

Jul 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 6 months)

Conduct patient pre-screening and education to support informed consent and comfort, and verify ordering physician protocols and upcoming patient orders. Maintain MRI equipment functionality and promptly report technical issues while operating open MRI systems and Siemens 1.5T.

Patient Pre Screening Patient Education Order Retrieval Validation MRI Equipment Hitachi Altaire 0.7T Hitachi Airis II 0.3T Siemens 1.5T Open MRI