MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin® in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to ensure high-quality imaging and patient safety at various locations. Responsibilities include scanning coverage, troubleshooting MRI equipment, and assisting the Sales team with new business.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, necessary certifications, and excellent customer service skills. This role may require local travel up to 90% of the time, with an emphasis on flexibility and communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an MRI Technologist in high-pressure environments.
• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
• State license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scanning coverage and produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Troubleshoot MRI scanner and coach on peripheral equipment.
• Assist Sales team with start-ups and new business initiatives.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRI software

PACS

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 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.

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.