Chief MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Berlin (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Chief MRI Technologist for our New Hampshire facilities. This full-time leadership role oversees imaging operations, ensures patient safety, and coordinates with operations leadership to maintain quality and efficiency.

You will manage multi-modality imaging workflows, direct scheduling and staff evaluations, and partner with hospital teams to uphold accreditation standards and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Leadership in radiology imaging department.
• Experience coordinating imaging workflows and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee imaging operations across modalities, ensuring patient safety and image quality.
• Create and manage team schedules and timecards for up to 40 staff members.
• Hires, evaluates, and develops staff; conducts annual clinical assessments and performance reviews.
• Act as primary customer liaison for escalations and coordinate protocol development with leadership.

Job description

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.
We are currently hiring for a Chief MRI Technologist at our New Hampshire facilities. This will be a full time position.
The Chief Technologist monitors and reports daily aspects of imaging services. Assists Manager (Manager of Operations / Center Manager) and/or Radiology Supervisor in coordinating daily operations to maximize quality of patient care/image quality, ensuring proper equipment performance, guaranteeing safe/clean equip, and controlling the cost of service. Schedules Team Member work assignments. Conducts/ Assists Manager of Operations and or Radiology Supervisor with Team Member evaluations and education. Will oversee multi-modalities, regardless of individual licensure.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs clinical scans and responsible for patient safety. Scan time may range from 60% to 80%. Scanning hours to be routinely scheduled or fill open shifts as needed.
• Creates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews.
• Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales. Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical scans and responsible for patient safety. Scan time may range from 60% to 80%. Scanning hours to be routinely scheduled or fill open shifts as needed.
• Creates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews.
• Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers