MRI Technologist

Akumin; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin seeks an MRI Technologist to ensure patient safety and perform high-quality MR studies on-site in Detroit. You will communicate with radiologists, team members, patients and customers, and train new technologists and assistants as needed, on-site or remote.

Strong safety, accuracy, and collaboration are essential. Requirements include ARRT MR certification, CPR, and state licensure as applicable, with 3+ months MRI experience or current enrollment in an MRI program.

Qualifications

• Minimum ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) certification required.
• MR registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT preferred if applicable.
• CPR certification required.
• State license, if applicable.
• 3 months MRI clinical scanning experience or enrollment in MRI program (>6 months).
• Ability to work at several locations and provide strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans and produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Pre-screen patients for contraindications and ensure safety.
• Train and orient new technologists and assistants on site or remotely.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists, staff and patients.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to sterile technique and safety protocols.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team training

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

CPR Certification

ARRT MR certification

State license

Job description

As an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high-quality MR studies, on site. 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 experienceARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.State license, if applicable.CPR CertificationValid 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 requiredAbility 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).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.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.