MRI Technologist

Akumin Inc.; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Akumin Inc. in Asheville, NC seeks a Regional MRI Technologist responsible for patient safety and high-quality MR studies. You will communicate with radiologists and staff, train new technologists and patient coordinators as needed, and help prepare for daily transport and imaging workflows.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS registration, state licensure, CPR certification, and a current driver's license. Associates degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS registration required.
• State license required.
• Licensed radiologic technologist or MR technologist, if applicable.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for contraindications and aseptic technique.
• Produce high quality diagnostic MR images.
• Order supplies, clean the unit, and assist with daily transport prep.
• Effectively communicate with customers and radiologists.

Skills

Communication

Patient safety

Training

Education

ARZT/ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS registration

State license

Licensed Radiologic Technologist or MR Technologist

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

## MRI TechnologistApply: Asheville, NC: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-8106Regional resource responsible for patient safety and the performance of high quality MR studies. Insures effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.**Specific duties include, but are not limited to:*** Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique, etc.* Produces high quality diagnostic images.* Orders supplies, cleans unit, assist in preparing for transport on a daily basis.* Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.* Trains new technologist and/or PC's**Position Requirements:*** High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience* Registered Technologists by the ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS* State License *Licensed Radiologic Technologist or Magnetic Resonance Technologist, if applicable.** Technologists performing mid-day moves* State license, as required.* CPR certification.* Active state driver’s license.**Preferred Requirements:*** Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience* Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.**Physical Requirements:**The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field,radiation, 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.