Full Time MRI Lead Technologist

Akumin Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Inc. is hiring a Lead MRI Technologist in Wilmington, NC. In this full-time role, you will serve as a clinical expert and primary trainer for new hires, performing various scanning responsibilities and supporting unit operations.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree, ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification, and a minimum of 3 years of experience. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work at several locations are essential.

Qualifications

• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification is required.
• Minimum 3 years of technologist experience.
• Valid state driver's license required as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical scans.
• Train new hires and review clinical competencies.
• Assist with daily operational issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic knowledge of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent preferred

Job description

## Full Time MRI Lead TechnologistApplylocations: Wilmington, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-7585The **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.* 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.**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.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).