Lead MRI Technologist

Akumin; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical imaging company in the United States is seeking a Lead MRI Technologist to serve as a clinical expert and primary trainer for new hires. The role involves performing clinical scans and assisting with operational issues. Candidates must have a high school diploma plus relevant certifications, along with a minimum of three years' experience. Strong organizational and customer service skills are essential. This position may require local travel and adherence to COVID-19 vaccination protocols.

Qualifications

• ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
• State license and CPR certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical scans.
• Train new hires and conduct ongoing reviews.
• Assist with day-to-day unit operational issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer applications knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.
• 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).

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.