MRI TECHNOLOGIST

akumincorp; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin Operating Corp. seeks a Regional Radiologic/MR Technologist to ensure patient safety during high-quality MR studies and to communicate effectively with radiologists and customers. The role includes training new technologists and Patient Coordinators as needed.

Responsibilities include pre-screening for contraindications, maintaining aseptic technique, producing diagnostic images, managing supplies, and supporting patient transport preparations daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS registrations.
• State license as Radiologic Technologist or MR Technologist where applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Active state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications and aseptic technique.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Orders supplies, cleans unit, and assists in preparing for transport daily.
• Effectively communicates with customers and radiologists.
• Trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Skills

Patient communication

Train junior staff

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS Registry

Tools

State Licensure

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 is 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.