MRI Technologist

Akumin; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus of $2,500

Job summary

Akumin seeks an MRI Technologist responsible for ensuring patient safety and performing high-quality MR studies. Communication with radiologists and team members is essential, and you will also train new staff members.

The role requires at least a high school diploma, ARRT certification, and strong customer service skills. Local travel may be required as part of your duties.

Qualifications

• Required ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) license.
• 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and communication with patients.
• Train new technologists and staff.
• Produce high-quality MRI images.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer application knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary and Bonus: Sign on bonus of $2,500.

As an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high‑quality MR studies, on site and/or remote. You will ensure effective communication with radiologists, team members, patients, and customers, especially those working in a mobile environment. When required, you will train or orient new technologists, patient coordinators, and MR technologist assistants, on site and/or remote. You will produce high‑quality diagnostic images and may operate multiple MR systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre‑screening for contraindications and aseptic injection technique.
• Use all channels of communication to address concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflict.
• Effectively communicate with customers and/or radiologists.
• Provide training and orientation to new technologists, patient coordinators, and MR technologist assistants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, or contractual equivalent; state license, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience or more than 6 months enrolled in an accredited MRI training program.
• No experience required for MR registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills; organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.
• 1 year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging experience.

Physical Requirements

• May be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients on a mobile unit.
• Will be exposed to a strong magnetic field.
• May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious diseases.
• More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, walk; repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs; see, speak and hear 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).

Other Information

• The COVID‑19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Local travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.