What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist Trainee position at Alliance HealthCare Services?
About Us
Welcome to Akumin! As a leading provider of radiology and oncology services in the United States, we are dedicated to improving the diagnosis and treatment of patients through the use of advanced technology and expert clinical and operational knowledge. Our network of owned and operated imaging locations offers a range of outpatient diagnostic procedures, including MRI, CT, PET, and more. In addition, we provide a full suite of diagnostic imaging and cancer care services, including radiation therapy, to over 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. Our goal is to make healthcare more efficient and effective for both patients and providers. Thank you for considering a career with us!Benefits Offered Depending on Eligibility: • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision• Savings and Spending Accounts: HSA & FSA• Company Paid Life Insurance, AD&D and Disability• Supplemental Life Insurance and AD&D• Employee Assistant Program• Retirement Plan and Company Match• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, & Holiday• Additional Voluntary Benefits!
Job Responsibilities
The Technologist Trainee learns the safety, customer service skills, documentation and operation of MRI through on-the-job training under the direction of a registered technologist.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Conducts pre-screening of all personnel before entering the magnet room to ensure their safety.
- Scans and documents patients under the direction of a registered technologist to meet all customer (if applicable) and Akumin requirements.
- Completes necessary documentation for patient files to ensure all customer, Akumin policy and Joint Commission requirements are met.
- Other job duties as needed.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate's Degree or equivalent experience preferred; Successful completion of a Radiology School required.
- Certified by ARRT, NMTCB or ARDMS required.
- State issued Radiologic Technologist License, if applicable required.
- CPR certification required.
- Valid state driver’s license, if applicable required.
- Successful completion of a Radiology School.
- Continuing education of the structure component to the MRI/CT exam.
- Successful completion of a Radiology School
- Successfully demonstrate proficiency running advanced MR/CT studies independently preferred.
- Technical proficiency using GE 1.5T or other designated vendor scanning equipment preferred.
- Possession of venipuncture certification, or ability to secure within 3 months, if required by customer/contract preferred.
- 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. The employee will be exposed to a strong magnetic field. May be exposed 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).
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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.