MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin seeks a licensed Radiologic Technologist to join our Asheville, NC radiology team. The successful candidate will perform high‑quality MR studies, ensure patient safety through pre‑screening and aseptic technique, and communicate clearly with radiologists and staff.

You may train new technologists or patient coordinators, assist with supplies and transport prep, and maintain unit cleanliness. State license, ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS registration, CPR, and a valid driver’s license are required; an

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist or MR technologist with ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS.
• State license required and CPR certification expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety with pre-screening and aseptic technique.
• Produce high quality diagnostic MR images.
• Order supplies, clean unit, and assist in transport preparation.
• Communicate effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Skills

CPR certification

Active state driver’s license

ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS certification

State License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Regional 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.