Sijo Chakuncal
** ********* ***** ******** *******, IL 60139
Cell: 630-***-****
*********@*****.***
Skill Summary
● Highly motivated and dependable professional with extensive experience performing MRI procedures in a variety of settings.
● Proven ability to identify and resolve issues, train and instruct staff and utilize and maintain complex equipment.
● Versatile and detail-oriented with excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MRI Technologist
Northwestern Medicine (Central DuPage Hospital) 09/2012- Present
● Selected to perform specialized MRI procedures at this 390-bed hospital and primary stroke care center.
● Organize daily workload, check in and screen patients, verify lab work, communicate with RN's regarding patients, coordinate with radiologist on scanning protocols and assist clinicians with procedures.
● Scope of responsibility includes patient safety, staff training and equipment stocking and maintenance.
● Utilize a clinical GE HDX 3T, GE 1.5T (450) MRI machines, inject contrast using butterfly or Med-rad power injector, transfer images to PACS.
● Angiography, Body, Neuro and MSK imaging from pediatrics to adults.
● Perform pediatric sedation, general anesthesia cases routinely
● Scan oncology cases including neurological and pelvis.
● Cardiac imaging, MR-U, MRA’S, Thoracic-outlet, ACR, building protocols MRI Technologist
MacNeal Hospital- Berwyn, IL 03/2011-01/19
● Working as MRI technologist, highly skilled in all MRI procedures.
● MRI experience in hospital and outpatient environment, able to handle any busy working environment
● Proven ability to alleviate patient anxiety/claustrophobia without sedation, Capable of pediatric venipuncture and patients with difficult veins.
● Capable of positioning and conducting examinations with regard to patient’s weight, age, and special needs, Self-motivated, flexible, strong work ethic, and demonstrates caring attitude and concern.
● Professional, consistently more productive, reliable and accurate.
● Good experience in Toshiba 1.5T and Hitachi Airis II 0.3T. MRI Technologist
Preferred Open MRI-Chicago, IL 07/2010- 2013
● Prescreening the patients verbally and explaining the procedure and answering any of their concerns regarding the process and responsible for performance of all imaging procedures. Talks with the patient, asking questions and explaining how magnetic resonance imaging works.
● Positioning the patient, using restraints when necessary and selecting the proper machine settings. Monitors patient safety during testing and assures that the MRI equipment is working properly.
● Identified and ensured protocol accuracy as per ordering doctor’s requirements, including retrieving upcoming weeks’ patient orders, ensuring request accuracy, collecting relevant laboratory information, and verifying that the proper set of MR protocols were followed.
● Experience working with Hitachi Altaire 0.7 T, Airis II 0.3T Open MRI systems and Siemens 1.5T
Front Office Supervisor
Courtyard by Marriott – St. Charles, IL 09/2006 – Present
● Provide complete guest satisfaction while consistently achieving financial goals for property
● Manage multiple functions of large property including; controlling room reservations, front office systems, supplies inventory, scheduling, forecasting and department budget to maximize revenue
● Drive the Revenue Management Process and assist in compiling and preparing financial reports
● Resolve guest requests, questions and complaints, requiring analysis of situations to determine best utilization of resources
● Provide pricing and delivery information, process equipment and supply orders, prepare cash reports,
● Set up new accounts, maintain guest and vendor records, prepare reports and perform work processing assignments and related clerical duties EDUCATION
● MRI Institute and Consulting in West Chicago -West Chicago, IL
● Certified MRI Technologist 06/2008-06/2009
● Collage of DuPage -ARRT Program
● Northwood University - Lisle, IL
● Bachelor of Business Administration – Business Applications 08/200*-**-****
● College of DuPage- Glen Ellyn, IL
● Associate of Business Management 06/2004-06/ 2006 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
● American Registry of (ARMRIT)
● American Registry of ARRT-MR
● BLS