MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 57,859 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

Akumin, a regional mobile MRI provider, seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to support scanning coverage and in-field training across a regional footprint in North Carolina. You will help drive patient satisfaction, troubleshoot MRI systems, and participate in competencies and evaluations as milestones are achieved.

The role requires ARRT/ARRT(MR)/ARMRIT as allowable, state license and CPR, with local travel up to 90% across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of MRI experience in high-pressure environments with regular patient satisfaction surveys.
• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
• State license, CPR certification, and valid driver’s license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide scanning coverage for Manager Operations; produce high quality diagnostic images at customer sites.
• Partner with physicians, Radiology/Clinic Directors, and Radiologists on MRI software, protocols, and quality issues.
• Troubleshoot the MRI scanner and peripheral equipment (monitors, PACS, coils, etc.).
• Assist Sales with start-ups and new business as needed.
• Perform Clinical Competencies and Team Member evaluations when milestones are met and provide scanning coverage across locations.

Skills

MRI procedures

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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 MRI 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.

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).
• The final compensation offer is determined by several factors, including internal equity, experience, education, training, specialty, location, licensing, and business needs. The listed pay range is not a guarantee of a specific wage.

The pay range for this position is $42.44 - $50.76 per hour based on direct and relevant experience.

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.