Lead MRI Technologist

Responsibilities Ensure patient safety, including pre‑screening for contraindications and aseptic injection technique, and oversee remote MR technologist assistants when required. Produce high‑quality diagnostic images and operate multiple MR systems as needed. Communicate effectively with radiologists, team members, patients, and customers using all available channels to address concerns, solve problems, and resolve conflicts. Train and orient new technologists, patient coordinators, and MR technologist assistants both on site and remotely. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent experience. Registered technologist by the ARRT, NMTCB, or ARMDS; MR technologist assistant oversight must be MR registered. ARMRIT certification accepted; if Akumin is billing Medicare, registry in Magnetic Resonance is required. MR registered technologist (R.T. (MR) ARRT or ARMRIT). Registered technologist in other modalities with 3 months supervised MRI clinical scanning experience, or currently enrolled for more than 6 months in an accredited MRI training program. State license: licensed radiologic technologist or magnetic resonance technologist, if applicable. CPR certification (BLS upon hire); ACLS within 90 days of employment, if applicable. Active state driver’s license required; technologists performing mid‑day moves must meet this requirement. COVID‑19 vaccination may be a condition of employment. Pass required pre‑employment background check and drug screen. Local travel may be required. Preferred: associate’s degree or equivalent, 1 year MRI experience, registry in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT. Physical Requirements May be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients on a mobile unit. Exposed to a strong magnetic field, blood/body fluids, infectious disease, and noise; environmental hazards such as exposure to noise and travel. More than 50% of the time: sit, stand, walk, repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs; see, speak, and hear to communicate with patients. Less than 50% of the time: stoop, kneel, crawl; climb and balance; carry and lift (ability to move non‑ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or exam). Compensation Pay range: $50.31 - $65.41 per hour, based on direct and relevant experience. Final compensation is determined by factors including internal equity, experience, education, training, specialty, location, licensing, and business needs. Equal Opportunity Employer Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr