MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Akumin is seeking an MRI Technologist to ensure patient safety and perform high-quality MR studies, on site and/or remote. You will collaborate with Radiologists, technologists, and support staff to deliver accurate imaging and exceptional patient care.

The role requires ARRT/ARMRIT certification (or equivalent), CPR, and licensure as applicable, with flexibility to travel between locations. You will train new technologists and assistants, uphold safety protocols, and operate several MRI systems

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre‑screening for contraindications and aseptic technique.
• Produces high quality diagnostic MR images and operates multiple MR systems as needed.
• Communicates effectively with radiologists, patients and customers.
• Trains and orients new technologists, patient coordinators and MR Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient safety

Communication

Multi-site work

Customer service

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sign-On Bonus

$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. 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

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre‑screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique and may require remote MR Technologist 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 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 Qualifications

• 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.