FARRUKH AHMED
Al Madinah
Summary
Dedicated MRI technologist with over 13 years of experience in operating and maintaining MRI equipment. Proficient in patient assessment and safety, ensuring optimal imaging quality and patient comfort. Adept at collaborating with radiologists and health care teams to deliver accurate and timely diagnostic images.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MRI Technologist
National Guard Health Affairs Hospital
Al Madinah Al Munawwara
06.2016 - Current
- Provide comprehensive patient care, explaining procedures and addressing patient concerns.
- Maintain a 100% safety record, ensuring the well-being of patients and staff during MRI scans.
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Improved image quality by maintaining proper positioning of patients during scans.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that prioritized teamwork, open communication, and shared responsibility for outcomes.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information.
- Decreased exam errors with meticulous attention to detail when following physician orders and imaging protocols.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance with routine calibration checks and timely reporting of technical issues.
- Mitigated risks associated with contrast media administration by carefully monitoring patients for adverse reactions.
CT SCAN AND MRI TECHNOLOGIST
Dow University Of Health Sciences
Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi
07.2009 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with radiologists and health care teams to determine appropriate imaging protocols.
- Conducted over 5,000 MRI scans on a diverse patient population, including pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Documented patient records and procedure details, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Maintained safe environment, adhering to strict radiation safety guidelines and policies.
- Educated patients on procedure, answering questions, and alleviating concerns.
- Positioned patients to obtain quality MRI images.
- Prepared patients for MRI procedures and monitored their condition during the scan.
- Administered IV drugs to patients to create contrasts on scanned images.
- Contributed to significant reduction in scan time without compromising image quality.
Senior MRI Technologist
Liaquat National Hospital and Institute.
Stadium Road Karachi
12.2004 - 03.2010
- Assisted patients by explaining procedures and ensuring comfort, receiving a 95% average rating on patient feedback for communication and assistance.
- Contributed to a 10% increase in image quality based on feedback from mentors.
- Managed patient records, inventory and documentation with precision.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by implementing new protocols and optimizing appointment scheduling.
- Implemented improved scanning protocols resulting in shorter examination times without compromising image quality.
- Improved patient comfort by employing advanced MRI techniques and providing thorough explanations of procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive quality control checks on equipment, contributing to consistent high-quality diagnostic images.
- Mentored junior technologists, sharing knowledge of advanced techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing education courses and training seminars, staying current on industry advancements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pakistan Institute Of Computer & Technical Skills
Rawalpindi, Pakistan05-2016
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Radiology
Skill Development Council
Islamabad, Pakistan11-2014
Bachelor of Science -
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan06-2011
Skills
- MRI equipment operation
- Patient safety and comfort
- Imaging protocol management
- Quality control assurance
- Radiology procedures
- Patient assessment
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- HIPPA compliance
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified MRI Technologist, The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in the discipline of Magnetic Resonance.
CAMRT ID NO. 100623
- Registered Radiological Technologist, The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in the discipline of Laboratories and Medical Technologies.
Registration No. 16 MT0036405
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Saudi Heart Association.
Expired: August 2026
Timeline
MRI Technologist
National Guard Health Affairs Hospital
06.2016 - Current
CT SCAN AND MRI TECHNOLOGIST
Dow University Of Health Sciences
07.2009 - 10.2011
Senior MRI Technologist
Liaquat National Hospital and Institute.
12.2004 - 03.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pakistan Institute Of Computer & Technical Skills
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Radiology
Skill Development Council
Bachelor of Science -
University of Karachi