Chief Technologist

Akumin®; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Akumin is hiring a Chief Technologist for Elite Radiology facilities. This is a full-time leadership role overseeing daily imaging operations and coordinating team performance to maintain high patient care and image quality.

The role includes staffing, evaluating team members, and ensuring compliance across MRI, CT, PET, ultrasound, and Mammography services while supporting multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and radiology certificate or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of scanning experience preferred.
• CPR certification.
• State licensure in modalities supported.
• Valid driver’s license where applicable.
• Credentials for MRI/CT/PET/Ultrasound/Mammography as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as scanning technologist and provide imaging services when needed.
• Create and distribute Team Member schedules; approve timecards.
• Hire, manage performance, and conduct assessments.
• Oversee multiple imaging modalities and ensure quality.
• Act as liaison for escalations with customers and ops leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in Radiology

Radiology certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MR imaging equipment

CT imaging equipment

PET imaging equipment

Ultrasound equipment

Mammography equipment

Job description

Sign-on bonus of $5,000 provided! 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 Technologist at our Elite Radiology 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:

• Serve as a scanning technologist and provide direct patient imaging services, including performing diagnostic scans, when staffing shortages, coverage needs, or operational demands require. The Chief Technologist is expected to maintain the clinical competencies necessary to step into the scanning role and ensure continuity of patient care.
• 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.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's degree and Certificate from College or Technical School in Radiology Program or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years of scanning experience preferred.
• CPR Certification.
• State licensed in the modalities supported, if applicable.
• Valid state drivers license, as applicable.
• Technologists providing MRI services – ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT; Scanning experience in MRI.
• Technologists providing CT services – ARRT(CT); Scanning experience in CT.
• Technologist providing PET services – ARRT(N) or NMTCB; Scanning experience in PET.
• Technologists providing PET and Diagnostic CT services – ARRT(N) or NMTCB and ARRT(CT).
• Technologists providing Ultrasound services – ARDMS certification or ARRT(S); Scanning experience in ultrasound.
• Technologists providing Mammography service – ARRT(M); Scanning experience in Mammography.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• Job may require 25% of local travel.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.

At Akumin, we invest in the well-being of our employees, so you can bring your best self to work each day. You can expect to see the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs

Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.

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.