PRN MRI Technologist

Akumin®; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 56,481 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a licensed Radiologic Technologist or Magnetic Resonance Technologist in Wilmington, NC, to ensure patient safety, produce high-quality MR studies, and support radiologists. This role includes pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic technique, and assisting in training new technologists or Patient Coordinators.

Required credentials include ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS, state license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Active ARRT/NMTCB/ARDMS registration and state license.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient safety and pre-screening for contraindications.
• Produce high quality diagnostic MR images.
• Order supplies, clean unit, assist with transport preparations.
• Communicate effectively with patients and radiologists.
• Train new technologists and Patient Coordinators.

Skills

Patient safety

High-quality imaging

Effective communication

CPR certification

State license

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree (preferred)

ARRT MRI registry (preferred)

Tools

MRI equipment operation

Radiology workflow software

Job description

Regional resource responsible for patient safety and the performance of high quality MR studies. Insures effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary. In some instances, trains new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique, etc.
• Produces high quality diagnostic images.
• Orders supplies, cleans unit, assist in preparing for transport on a daily basis.
• Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.
• Trains new technologist and/or PC's

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• Registered Technologists by the ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS
• State License

Licensed Radiologic Technologist or Magnetic Resonance Technologist, if applicable.

• Technologists performing mid-day moves
• State license, as required.
• CPR certification.
• Active state driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field,radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• 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 final compensation offer is determined by several factors, including internal equity, experience, education, training, specialty, location, licensing, and business needs. The listed pay range is not a guarantee of a specific wage.

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $53.29 per hour based on direct and relevant experience.

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.