MRI Technologist Santa Cruz - Weekends

MRI Technologist Santa Cruz - Weekends (Akumin®)

As an MRI Technologist, you are responsible for patient safety and the performance of high‑quality MR studies. You ensure effective communication with customers, including radiologists as necessary, and in some instances train new technologists and/or patient coordinators.

• Responsible for patient safety, including pre‑screening for contra‑indications, aseptic injection technique, etc.
• Producing high‑quality diagnostic images.
• Ordering supplies, cleaning the unit, and assisting in preparing for transport on a daily basis.
• Effectively communicating with customers and/or radiologists.
• Training new technologists and/or patient coordinators.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required;
  Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• ARRT (MR) as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT required.
• State license, if applicable.
• CPR Certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license, as applicable.
• Technologists who are not certified in Magnetic Resonance by the ARRT will be required to have 6 months clinical MRI scanning experience.
• Ability to work at several locations.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Organizational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
• Local travel may be required.
• 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.

The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions during transport of patients if working on a mobile unit, to a strong magnetic field, and to blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• 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.