MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akumin is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MR studies with emphasis on patient safety, image quality, and efficient workflow. The role supports communication with radiologists, patients and staff across multiple sites, including mobile units.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, ARRT MR or ARMRIT credentials, CPR, and licensure where applicable. Remote and on-site work options may apply, with potential sign-on benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT certification as allowable by contract.
• State license, if applicable.
• CPR Certification.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• MR registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety and pre-screening for contraindications.
• Produce high quality diagnostic MR images and operate multiple MR systems.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists, patients and team members.
• Train or orient new technologists, patient coordinators and MR Technologist Assistants.
• Work on site and/or remote; adapt to mobile environments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT

Job description

$5,000 Sign On BonusAs an

$5,000 Sign On BonusAs an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high-quality MR studies, on site and/ or remote. Ensures effective communication with Radiologist, team members, patients, and customers for those who work in the mobile environment. When required, trains, and orients new technologists, Patient Coordinators and/or MR Technologist Assistants.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique and may require remote MR Technologists Assistant oversite.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images. Operation of multiple MR systems may be required.
• Demonstrates the ability to use all channels of communications to address concerns, solve problems, and address conflict.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains and orients new technologists, patient coordinators and MR Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
• State license, if applicable.
• CPR Certification
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• Technologists registered in other modalities: 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience OR currently enrolled for more than 6 months in an accredited MRI training program.
• MR registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT: No experience required
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.
• Local travel may be required.

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.
• 1 year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Experience.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease, and communicable disease when interacting with patients.

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 estimated hourly pay range for this role in New York is $29.90- $53.60 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget. 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.