Meet Your Fellow Members
This series celebrates the people behind the profession and offers an opportunity to learn from and connect with MRTs working in a wide range of settings from coast to coast! Every Monday, we’ll introduce you to a different medical radiation technologist from somewhere across Canada.
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This week’s member spotlight is Karan (Ken) Singh.
Can you describe your current role and area of practice within medical radiation technology?
I currently serve as the Technical Manager for Glenwood Radiology. In this role, I have the pleasure of supporting our multi-clinic operations across several areas, including General X-Ray, Bone Mineral Density, Fluoroscopy, Image-Guided Pain Management, and Mammography. My focus is on keeping our daily clinic operations running smoothly and ensuring that our quality control protocols consistently meet the high standards our amazing patients deserve.
What originally led you to pursue a career as an MRT?
I have always been moved by the idea of seeing inside the body to help solve the mysteries behind a patient’s health concerns. It is an exciting and rewarding feeling to solve a mystery that can truly make a difference in someone’s life. To me, being an MRT is about combining that curiosity with my spiritual desire to help people feel better.
What does a typical day look like for you in your department or clinic?
My day is centred on being a helpful resource for my team while maintaining clinical precision. I begin by reviewing appointments and ensuring the staff has everything they need for a successful workflow. A large part of my role involves quality control for imaging and reporting, as well as auditing clinic records and patient feedback to ensure we are always improving. Whether I am training new staff, assisting in the clinical area, or updating our radiologists, I stay active in the daily workflow to keep operations running as smoothly as possible for everyone.
What is something you are passionate about as an MRT?
I am incredibly passionate about quality control and lifelong learning, but most importantly, I care about the people I work with and the patients we serve. I love looking at data to find ways we can improve, but I find that the best way to grow is together. I strive to be a warm, gentle, and friendly presence for my staff. In addition to formal structured training, I love being in the clinic workflow; this allows me to offer a helping hand and share my input in a way that feels natural, helpful, and supportive. My goal is to ensure both our staff and every patient have a positive experience.
Can you tell us a bit about your experience with the EDI committee and why you got into it?
The EDI committee is such a wonderful way to highlight the incredible diversity in our field. I joined because I want to help create an environment where everyone feels welcome and heard. It is a space where we can talk openly about important topics like mental health and fairness, ensuring that our workplace is a kind and inclusive home for every professional and student.
You were the JMIRS Top Reviewer of 2024. Could you share a bit more about what this entails and why you got started?
My research interest really grew out of my love for quality control and problem-solving. Being a reviewer for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is a great way to stay connected to new ideas and help support the growth of our profession. As an MD candidate, it is also a fantastic opportunity to keep learning and to prepare myself to contribute helpful research to the medical community down the road.
What aspects of your work do you find most rewarding?
The most rewarding part of my job is seeing a patient move toward recovery. It is a true privilege to play a small part in helping someone feel better and reducing the hardships they are facing. Knowing that our team’s work has helped ease someone’s pain makes me feel that I am doing my part to be a kind and helpful presence in the world.