MRI Technologist

Akumin Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Akumin Inc. is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform high-quality MR studies on site and, when needed, remotely, ensuring patient safety and effective communication with radiologists and staff.

The role includes training new technologists and assistants, pre-screening for contraindications, and operating multiple MR systems to produce diagnostic images.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ARRT MR/ARMRIT certification or eligibility.
• State license and CPR certification as applicable.
• MRI experience or enrollment in MRI training program.
• Ability to work at multiple locations; strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications and aseptic technique; may require remote oversight.
• Produce high quality diagnostic MR images.
• Operate multiple MR systems as needed.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists, patients and staff.
• Train and orient new technologists, patient coordinators and MR Assistants on site or remotely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification

State license

CPR Certification

Tools

MRI scanners

Job description

## MRI TechnologistApplylocations: Akumin Atlantistime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 2026-7643As 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 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:*** 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).