Full Time MRI Lead Technologist

Akumin; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is looking for a Lead MRI Technologist in the United States to serve as a clinical expert and trainer. This position involves performing clinical scans, training new hires, and assisting with operational issues.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma, ARRT certification, and a minimum of 3 years of experience. The role includes exposure to a strong magnetic field and may require local travel.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years of technologist experience required.
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification is required.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical scans for patients.
• Train new hires on clinical competencies.
• Assist with daily operational issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

The Lead MRI Technologist serves as a clinical expert for the assigned territory and as a primary trainer for new hires. Performs scanning responsibilities. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs clinical scans
• Trains new hires and conducts ongoing reviews on clinical competencies.
• Assists with day-to-day unit operational issues.
• Works with team and customer on protocol development and review.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT required.
• State license, if applicable required.
• CPR certification required - BLS CPR Certification through the American Heart Association Kaiser only.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable required.
• Minimum 3 years technologist experience.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• Local travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• May be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit.
• Will be exposed to a strong magnetic field.
• May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
• 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).

Conditions of Employment

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.

EEO Statement

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.