MRI Technologist

Akumin•Kirkman, IA

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About The Position

Akumin is hiring a full-time MRI Technologist at its Kirkman facility. The MRI Technologist is responsible for patient safety and performing high-quality MR studies onsite and/or remotely. The role requires effective communication with radiologists, team members, patients, and customers, including customers in the mobile environment. The technologist may train and orient new technologists, Patient Coordinators, and MR Technologist Assistants. Specific duties include patient prescreening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, and, when required, oversight of a remote MR Technologist Assistant. The technologist produces high-quality diagnostic images and may operate multiple MR systems. The role also involves communicating to address concerns, solve problems, and manage conflict; training and orienting staff onsite and/or remotely; and performing other duties as assigned. Ability to work at several locations is required, and local travel may be necessary. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
ARRT (R), 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.
For technologists registered in other modalities: three months of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience, or current enrollment for more than six months in an accredited MRI training program.
For an MR-registered technologist (RT(MR) or ARMRIT): no experience required.
Ability to work at several locations.
Strong customer service skills.
Organizational and multitasking skills.
Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
COVID-19 vaccination may be a condition of employment.
Local travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
Registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT.
One year of Magnetic Resonance Imaging experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure patient safety, including prescreening for contraindications and using aseptic injection technique; provide oversight of a remote MR Technologist Assistant when required.
Produce high-quality diagnostic images and operate multiple MR systems as required.
Communicate effectively with radiologists, team members, patients, and customers, including in the mobile environment.
Use communication channels to address concerns, solve problems, and address conflict.
Train and orient new technologists, Patient Coordinators, and MR Technologist Assistants onsite and/or remotely.
Perform other duties as assigned.