MRI Technologist Float

Akumin; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and equal opportunity employment

Local travel allowance

Job summary

Akumin in Saint Petersburg, Florida, is seeking an MRI Technologist responsible for ensuring patient safety and performing high-quality MR studies. This role involves effective communication with radiologists and other staff members, and may include training new personnel.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, possess relevant certifications, and have strong customer service skills. The position might require local travel and the ability to work at multiple locations.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
• CPR Certification is mandatory.
• 1 year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety during MR studies.
• Produce high-quality diagnostic images.
• Communicate effectively with radiologists and patients.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MRI machines

Job description

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 the 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.

Specific Duties

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre‑screening for contra‑indications, aseptic injection technique, and may require remote MR Technologist Assistant oversight.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Operate multiple MR systems if required.
• Use all channels of communications to address concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflict.
• Effectively communicate with customers and/or radiologists.
• 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

• 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).

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.