What have you done in the past year to better yourself as an MRI Technologist?
The interviewer would like to be assured that you are interested in advancing your career. As an MRI Technologist, how have you stepped outside the box to improve yourself? Interviewers don't want to hear that you are content with going to work, going home, and doing it all over the next day. Interviewers want to know how you are challenging yourself to learn new things and become better at your job. Some examples include attending seminars or conferences, reading peer-reviewed journals, subscribing to industry newsletters, listening to podcasts, taking continuing education courses, or attending classes to further your education. Describe everything you have done to better yourself as an MRI Tech.
"In the past year, I have spent time training a junior MRI Technologist who just completed her associate's degree. The mentor role has worked well for both of us because I can refresh some of my knowledge while learning more about how they teach new technologists these days. I also attended the ACERT conference with a few colleagues and listen to the Zone 3 podcast a few times a week. I am a lifelong learner and am always looking for ways to improve myself professionally and personally."
"I completed my practicum this year under some very seasoned MRI Technologists. I asked one of them to mentor me as I rise in this career, and they agreed. We meet once a month to discuss things like new techniques and trends in the industry. I also follow a few industry blogs and podcasts, covering everything related to the radiology and imaging world."
"I have been an MRI Technologist for many years, so I choose to take my extra time to give back to the community. I volunteer at the local homeless shelter every weekend. To grow as a person is just as important to me as professional growth. To keep up to date with new trends and technologies, I read healthcare-related journals regularly."
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Anonymous Answer
Between last year and May 2022, I was awarded an advanced diploma in MRI from Red River College. Most recently I am taking an online program in Medical Physics.
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! The interviewer will be delighted to hear this. Can you discuss what you learned at Red River that makes you the perfect candidate for this role? Also, why are you taking an online course on medical physics? How will this benefit the company if they hire you? Great job!
Anonymous Answer
I took the Kanals MRI safety officer course and am now MRSO certified.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! Can you talk more about what you learned from this course and how this certification will benefit your new employer? Also, discuss why you decided to take this course. Finally, reassure the interviewer that you enjoy learning and will always jump at the opportunity for additional training. Good job!
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