MRI Technologist

Akumin; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Job summary

Akumin is looking for an MRI Technologist in West Palm Beach, Florida, responsible for ensuring patient safety and performing MR studies, whether on site or remote. The position includes a sign-on bonus and involves effective communication with Radiologists and team members while producing high-quality diagnostic images.

Applicants should possess a High School Diploma, valid state driver's license, and CPR certification. The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with Radiologist and team members.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Train new technologists and patient coordinators.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview

$2,500 sign‑on bonus included! As an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high‑quality MR studies, on site and/or remote.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with Radiologist, team members, patients, and customers, especially in the mobile environment.
• Pre‑screen patients for contra‑indications and perform aseptic injection technique.
• Produce high quality diagnostic images and operate multiple MR systems as required.
• Use all communication channels to address concerns, solve problems, and manage conflicts.
• Train, orient, and supervise new technologists, patient coordinators, and MRI Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as permissible by contract in lieu of ARRT.
• State license, if applicable.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• For technologists registered in other modalities: 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience or enrollment in an accredited MRI training program for more than 6 months.
• For registered technologist RT(MR) or ARMRIT: No experience required.
• Ability to work at several locations and local travel may be required.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• COVID‑19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to outside weather conditions during transport of patients on a mobile unit.
• Exposure to a strong magnetic field.
• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases.
• More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk, repetitive movements of hands, arms, and legs; see, speak, and hear.
• Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel, crawl, climb; balance; carry and lift (including moving non‑ambulatory patients).

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, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.