xray tech

Akumin; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Akumin is seeking a Radiology Technologist responsible for producing high‑quality diagnostic digital X‑ray images while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role involves effective communication with patients and radiologists, as well as assessing patient safety and assisting in training new staff.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, an ARRT certification, and excellent customer service skills. The position may require local travel, and candidates must be able to perform physical tasks related to patient handling and transport.

Qualifications

• Effective communication with customers and radiologists.
• Valid state driver’s license, if applicable.
• Mobile setting: Minimum of one year radiography or digital X‑ray experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality diagnostic X‑ray images.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance with regulations.
• Assess patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications.
• Assist with training of new Radiologic Technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Strong customer service skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking skills

Basic knowledge of computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (preferred)

ARRT certification

CPR certification

Job description

The Radiology Technologist is responsible for producing high‑quality diagnostic digital X‑ray images with special attention to radiation/safety regulations, including proper documentation and techniques. The role requires effective communication with patients and radiologists, and may include training new technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality diagnostic X‑ray images.
• Ensure radiation safety and compliance with regulations; maintain proper documentation and techniques when working with patients and radioactive materials.
• Assess patient safety, including pre‑screening for contraindications and performing aseptic injection techniques.
• Communicate effectively with customers and radiologists.
• Assist with training of new Radiologic Technologists and/or Patient Coordinators.
• Troubleshoot the X‑ray unit and peripheral equipment (including computers, PACS, etc.).

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• ARRT (R) and state license, if applicable required.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license, if applicable.

Additional Qualifications

• Fixed setting: Successful completion of a Radiology School; ability to work at several locations; strong customer service, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills; basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Mobile setting: Minimum of one year radiography or digital X‑ray experience preferred; local travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Exposure to outside weather conditions during patient transport on a mobile unit.
• Radiation, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease exposure.
• More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, walk; repetitive hand, arm, and leg movements; ability to see, speak, and hear to communicate with patients.
• Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel, crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift patients for transfer or exam.

Pay Range Information

Residents living in CA, NY, Jersey City, NJ, WA, and CO can view pay range information.

EEO 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 and expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability. The COVID‑19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment. All candidates who accept an offer for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment background check and drug screen as a condition of employment.