MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a mobile MRI technologist to provide scanning coverage across the region and support field team members with MRI training and troubleshooting.

The role involves safety screening, image quality, traveling to multiple locations, and assisting with start-ups and new business as needed. ARRT credentials and CPR are required, with state licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experienced MRI technologist with 3+ years in Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and adapt quickly.
• Willingness to work at several locations and travel as required.
• CPR certification and state license as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide scanning coverage for operations; produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Ensure patient safety including pre-screening and aseptic techniques.
• Coordinate with physicians and radiology leaders on MRI protocols and quality.
• Troubleshoot scanners and peripheral equipment; assist sales with start-ups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MRI technologist

Communication

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Tools

PACS

MRI equipment

Job description

Regional resource responsible for providing scanning coverage and supporting Team Members in the field with MRI training and troubleshooting. Experienced technologist working in mobile imaging healthcare environment with regular patient satisfaction improvement surveys. Once internal milestones are met, position will include performing Clinical Competencies and Team Member evaluations, and scanning coverage in various locations/states throughout the region.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide scanning coverage for Manager Operations; produce high quality diagnostic images when working at a dedicated customer site as needed. Responsible for Patient Safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection techniques, etc.
• Partners with local ADDs (Account Development Directors) to effectively communicate with physician groups and Radiology/Clinic Directors, and Radiologists on MRI software, customer portal, scanning protocols, and quality issues.
• Troubleshoot the scanner, coach, and peripheral equipment (including monitors, PACS, coils, etc.)
• Assists Sales team with start-ups and new business as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experienced MRI Technologist with 3+ years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine procedures and studies working in high-pressure/high visibility environments with regular patient satisfaction surveys.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and adapt to new environments quickly.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
• State license, as required.
• CPR certification.
• As applicable, valid state driver’s license.
• Local travel may be required 90% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field,radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• 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.