Chief Technologist

Akumin•Stockbridge, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year. We are currently hiring for a Chief Technologist at our Elite Radiology facilities. This will be a full time position. The Chief Technologist monitors and reports daily aspects of imaging services. Assists Manager (Manager of Operations / Center Manager) and/or Radiology Supervisor in coordinating daily operations to maximize quality of patient care/image quality, ensuring proper equipment performance, guaranteeing safe/clean equip, and controlling the cost of service. Schedules Team Member work assignments. Conducts/ Assists Manager of Operations and or Radiology Supervisor with Team Member evaluations and education. Will oversee multi-modalities, regardless of individual licensure. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Serve as a scanning technologist and provide direct patient imaging services, including performing diagnostic scans, when staffing shortages, coverage needs, or operational demands require. The Chief Technologist is expected to maintain the clinical competencies necessary to step into the scanning role and ensure continuity of patient care. Creates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews. Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales. Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review. Other duties as assigned. Creates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews. Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales. Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's degree and Certificate from College or Technical School in Radiology Program or equivalent experience required
CPR Certification
State licensed in the modalities supported, if applicable.
Valid state drivers license, as applicable.
Technologists providing MRI services ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT.
Technologists providing CT services ARRT(CT)
Technologists providing PET services ARRT(N) or NMTCB
Technologists providing PET and Diagnostic CT services ARRT(N) or NMTCB and ARRT(CT)
Technologists providing Ultrasound services ARDMS certification or ARRT(S)
Technologists providing Mammography service ARRT(M)
Ability to work at several locations.
Strong customer service skills.
Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
3 years of scanning experience preferred.
Scanning experience in MRI
Scanning experience in CT
Scanning experience in PET
Scanning experience in ultrasound
Scanning experience in Mammography

Responsibilities

Serve as a scanning technologist and provide direct patient imaging services, including performing diagnostic scans, when staffing shortages, coverage needs, or operational demands require.
Maintain the clinical competencies necessary to step into the scanning role and ensure continuity of patient care.
Creates and distributes Team Member schedules.
Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards).
Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews.
Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations.
Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales.
Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness.
Works with team and customer on protocol development and review.
Other duties as assigned.