MRI Technologist

Akumin; Green Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical imaging company is seeking an MRI Technologist to ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality MR studies. The role includes training new staff, effective communication with radiologists, and managing patient interactions in both mobile and on-site environments. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in MRI to contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
• CPR Certification required.
• 3 months MRI experience or enrollment in an accredited MRI program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI studies and ensure patient safety.
• Train and orient new staff members.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and patients.

Skills

Patient Safety

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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 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

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.

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).

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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.