MRI Technologist

akumincorp; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. seeks a regional MR technologist responsible for patient safety and performing high-quality MR studies. You will ensure effective communication with radiologists and customers, and you may train new technologists and Patient Coordinators.

Key duties include pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic technique, producing diagnostic images, and assisting with transport and supplies. A state license and CPR certification are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Registered Technologist by ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS.
• State license as Radiologic or MR Technologist, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Active state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Regional resource responsible for patient safety and MR study performance.
• Produce high quality diagnostic MR images.
• Order supplies, clean unit, assist with transport daily.
• Effectively communicate with customers and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication with radiologists

Staff training

MR imaging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Technologist (ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS)

State Licensure (Radiologic or MR Technologist)

CPR certification

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.