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MRI Technologist

Akumin

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Waynesboro, PA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT (R) Or ARRT (MR) Or ARMRITState LicenseCPR Certification

Job overview

Akumin is hiring a MRI Technologist. The MRI Technologist is responsible for ensuring patient safety and producing high-quality MR studies, both on-site and remotely. This role involves effective communication with radiologists, team members, patients, and customers. The technologist may also be required to train and orient new technologists, patient coordinators, and MR Technologist Assistants.

Key focus areas include Ensure patient safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications and aseptic injection technique, Produce high quality diagnostic images, and Operate multiple MR systems as required.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, ARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, and State License. Important skills include Patient Safety, Aseptic Injection Technique, Produce Diagnostic Images, Operate Multiple MR Systems, Communication, and Customer Service.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient SafetyAseptic Injection TechniqueProduce Diagnostic ImagesOperate Multiple MR SystemsCommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizational SkillsMulti-Tasking SkillsComputer Applications

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent ExperienceARRT (R) or ARRT (MR) or ARMRITState LicenseCPR Certification3 Months Supervised MRI Clinical Scanning ExperienceCurrently Enrolled for More Than 6 Months in an Accredited MRI Training ProgramCOVID-19 VaccinationAssociate’s Degree or Equivalent ExperienceRegistry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT1 Year Magnetic Resonance Imaging Experience

Full job description

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

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 for those who work in the mobile environment. When required, trains, and orients new technologists, Patient Coordinators and/or MR Technologist Assistants.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for Patient Safety, including pre-screening for contra-indications, aseptic injection technique and may require remote MR Technologists Assistant oversite.

  • Produces high quality diagnostic images. Operation of multiple MR systems may be required.

  • Demonstrates the ability to use all channels of communications to address concerns, solve problems, and address conflict.

  • Effectively communicates with customers and/or radiologists.

  • Trains and orients new technologists, patient coordinators and MR Technologist Assistants, on site and/or remote.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience

  • ARRT (R) or 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.

  • 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 several locations.

  • Strong customer service skills.

  • Organizational and multi-tasking skills.

  • Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.

  • The COVID-19 vaccination is/may be a condition of employment.

  • Local travel may be required.

Preferred:

  • 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 transport of patients if working on a mobile unit. The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to blood/body fluids and infectious disease, and communicable disease when interacting with patients.

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).

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.

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