MRI Technologist

akumincorp; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. seeks a regional MRI Technologist Floater to provide scanning coverage and MRI training nationwide within a mobile imaging healthcare environment.

You will support Team Members, perform clinical competencies, and help improve patient satisfaction across locations in the region. Requirements include an Associate's degree or equivalent, 3+ years in Nuclear Medicine procedures, ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification, state license, CPR, and a valid driver's license with regional

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experienced MRI Technologist with 3+ years in Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification and state license as required; CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide MRI scanning coverage across locations as needed.
• Ensure patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications.
• Troubleshoot MRI scanner and peripheral equipment; coach staff.
• Coordinate with doctors and radiology staff on protocols and quality.
• Assist with startup activities and new business as needed.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification

Tools

PACS

MRI equipment basics

Driver's license

Job description

The MRI Technologist Floater is a regional resource responsible for providing scanning coverage and supporting Team Members in the field with MRI training and troubleshooting. Experienced technologist working in mobile imaging healthcare environment with regular patient satisfaction improvement surveys. Once internal milestones are met, position will include performing Clinical Competencies and Team Member evaluations, and scanning coverage in various locations/states throughout the region.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide scanning coverage for Manager Operations; produce high quality diagnostic images when working at a dedicated customer site as needed. Responsible for Patient Safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, etc.
• Partners with local ADDs (Account Development Directors) to effectively communicate with physician groups and Radiology/Clinic Directors, and Radiologists on MRI software, customer portal, scanning protocols, and quality issues.
• Troubleshoot the scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment (including monitors, PACS, coils, etc.
• Assists Sales team with start-ups and new business as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experienced MRI Technologist with 3+ years' experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies working in high-pressure/high visibility environments with regular patient satisfaction surveys.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and adapt to new environments quickly.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
• State license, as required.
• CPR certification.
• As applicable, valid state driver's license.
• Local travel may be required 90% of the time.
• 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.

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.