MRI Technologist

Akumin; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Akumin is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MR studies, ensuring patient safety, and coordinating with radiologists. The role may be on-site or remote and requires strong communication with team members and patients.

Requirements include ARRT MR licensure or ARMRIT as applicable, CPR certification, and a valid state license. Training will be provided for staff onboarding and cross-location collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; ARRT MR licensure preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and screen for contraindications.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic MR images.
• Operate multiple MR systems as needed.
• Train and orient technologists, patient coordinators, and assistants.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and customers.

Skills

ARRT MR licensure

CPR Certification

Patient safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

ARRT MR Registry (preferred)

Job description

Sign on bonus $5,000As 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 experienceARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.State license, if applicable.CPR CertificationValid 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 requiredAbility 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: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).The estimated hourly pay range for this role in MA is $50.00 - $62.30/hr. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget.______________________________________________________________________MRI, MRI Technologist, MRI Tech, ARRT, radiology, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance, diagnostic imaging, diagnostic, imaging, diagnostic scan, diagnostic scanning, MRI scanner, MRI scan, technologist, health care, healthcareAkumin 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.