MRI Technologist

Akumin®

Frisco (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an MRI Technologist in Frisco, Texas. This role requires ensuring patient safety and producing high-quality MR studies. Responsibilities include training new staff and effective communication with medical teams. Required qualifications include an ARRT (R) certification and strong customer service skills. The position is full-time, entry-level, and offers opportunities for growth in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
CPR Certification is mandatory.
Technologists need 3 months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience or be enrolled in an accredited training program.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety and quality MR studies.
Communicate effectively with radiologists and team members.
Train new technologists and assistants.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

MRI Technologist role at Akumin

As 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/or 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 oversight.
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/or 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)

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 age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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