MRI Technologist- FT Charlotte

Akumin®; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality MR studies. This role involves effective communication with radiologists and team members, as well as training new staff. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service and organizational skills, along with the ability to work in various locations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification required.
• Ability to work at multiple locations and local travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient safety and high-quality MR studies.
• Trains and orients new technologists and assistants.

Skills

Patient Safety

Customer Service Skills

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRI Systems

Job description

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As 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, especially in the mobile environment. Trains and orients new technologists, Patient Coordinators, and/or MR Technologist Assistants when required.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, and possibly remote MR Technologists Assistant oversight.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images. Operation of multiple MR systems may be required.
• Uses all communication channels effectively to address concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Communicates effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Trains and orients new technologists, patient coordinators, and MR Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification 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 multiple locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
• Local travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 patient transport on a mobile unit. Exposure to strong magnetic fields, blood, body fluids, infectious and communicable diseases may occur when interacting with patients.

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, walk.
• Repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements.
• See, speak, and hear to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel, or crawl.
• Climb and maintain balance.
• Carry and lift, including moving non-ambulatory patients.

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Akumin is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, veteran status, or disability.