MRI Technologist

Akumin; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an MRI Technologist responsible for patient safety and conducting high-quality MR studies. The position requires ARRT certification and excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to train new staff. This role can involve working on-site or remotely, offering diverse opportunities in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• ARRT certification or ARMRIT required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Must have CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety and performing MR studies.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images and communicates effectively with customers.
• Trains and orients new technologists and assistants.

Skills

Patient Safety

Aseptic Injection Technique

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT

CPR Certification

Associate's Degree (preferred)

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
• 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.
• 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.

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