How to Answer: Are you comfortable speaking directly with patients?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a MRI Technologist job interview.
9. Are you comfortable speaking directly with patients?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know about your customer service skills. As an MRI Technologist, you are rarely behind the scenes. You interact with patients daily to prepare and position them for imaging. Your communication skills must be top-notch to relay your instructions to patients. Because of many patients' fear of claustrophobia, you'll need to tap into your inner therapist as well. Let the interviewer know you are comfortable talking with your patients and enjoy this part of your job.
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Entry Level Example
"Although I do not have much face time experience with patients, I am interested in gaining further experience with this aspect of the job. I like being with the public and am great with everyone I interact with."
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Answer Example
"I feel very comfortable talking to my patients regardless of the situation. I conduct myself professionally to relay my instructions and calm the patient if they are anxious about the procedure."
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Experienced Example
"Absolutely! Being face-to-face with my patients is the best part of the job! I am very experienced and knowledgeable about MRI technology, so I can put my patients at ease by walking them through the procedure and what to expect. I have also become quite good at calming patients who fear enclosed spaces and loud noises. Some patients tell me I am better at calming them down than their family members or therapist! I take that as a compliment and feel I am doing something right when communicating with them."
Written by Krista Wenz on September 17th, 2023
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