MRI Technologist

Akumin; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $2,500

Job summary

Akumin is seeking an MRI Technologist in Springfield, Massachusetts, responsible for patient safety and conducting high-quality magnetic resonance studies. You will be required to ensure effective communication with radiologists and other healthcare professionals while also training new staff.

This role demands a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant certification. The position offers a sign-on bonus and emphasizes customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
• CPR Certification is necessary.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work at multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and quality MR studies.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Demonstrate effective communication with team and patients.
• Train and orient new staff.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

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. You ensure effective communication with Radiologist, team members, patients, and customers for those who work in the mobile environment. When required, you train and orient new technologists, Patient Coordinators, and/or MR Technologist Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety, including pre‑screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, and may require remote MR Technologist Assistant oversight.
• Produce high‑quality diagnostic images. Operation of multiple MR systems may be required.
• Demonstrate effective communication using all channels to address concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflict. Effectively communicate with customers and/or radiologists.
• Train and orient 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.
• 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

• May be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit.
• May 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer. 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.