MRI Technologist
Akumin
MRI Technologist
Akumin
Outsourced radiology and oncology services
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500
As an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high-quality MR studies, on site and/ or remote. Ensures effective communication with Radiologist, team members, patients, and customers for those who work in the mobile environment. When required, trains, and orients new technologists, Patient Coordinators and/or MR Technologist Assistants.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique and may require remote MR Technologists Assistant oversite.
Produces high quality diagnostic images. Operation of multiple MR systems may be required.
Demonstrates the ability to use all channels of communications to address concerns, solve problems, and address conflict.
Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
Trains and orients new technologists, patient coordinators and MR Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent experience
ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
State license, if applicable.
CPR Certification
Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
Technologists registered in other modalities: 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR currently enrolled for more than 6 months in an accredited MRI training program.
MR registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT: No experience required
Ability to work at several locations.
Strong customer service skills.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
Local travel may be required.
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.
1 year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Experience.
Physical Requirements:
The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease, and communicable disease when interacting with patients.
More than 50% of the time:
Sit, stand, walk.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.
Less than 50% of the time:
Stoop, kneel or crawl.
Climb and balance.
Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam).
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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Akumin provides outsourced radiology and oncology services to hospitals, health systems, and physician groups nationwide, with fixed-site outpatient imaging locations and outpatient radiology/oncology services across 47 states. It operates a network of imaging centers and partners with healthcare facilities to supply radiology expertise, performing diagnostic imaging and interpretation along with related outpatient services. The company differentiates itself with a nationwide, dedicated focus on outsourced radiology and oncology, offering scalable resources so providers can access imaging and cancer care without maintaining all services in-house. Its goal is to be a trusted partner that reliably expands access to diagnostic imaging and cancer care for patients.
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