This position comes with a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Akumin is a leading provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services, partnering with top hospitals and health systems nationwide to deliver advanced diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care close to home. With a national footprint, cutting-edge technology, and a strong commitment to innovation and patient-centered care, our teams play a vital role in improving outcomes for millions of patients each year.
We are currently hiring for a Chief Technologist at our Northern NJ facilities. This will be a Full Time position. Locations would include; Jersey City, Newark, Rahway and Elizabeth NJ.
The Chief Technologist monitors and reports daily aspects of imaging services. Assists Manager (Manager of Operations / Center Manager) and/or Radiology Supervisor in coordinating daily operations to maximize quality of patient care/image quality, ensuring proper equipment performance, guaranteeing safe/clean equip, and controlling the cost of service. Schedules Team Member work assignments.
Conducts/ Assists Manager of Operations and or Radiology Supervisor with Team Member evaluations and education. Will oversee multi-modalities, regardless of individual licensure. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:Performs clinical scans and responsible for patient safety.
Scan time may range from 60% to 80%. Scanning hours to be routinely scheduled or fill open shifts as needed. Creates and distributes Team Member schedules.
Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards). Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews. Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations.
Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales. Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review.
Other duties as assigned. Performs clinical scans and responsible for patient safety. Scan time may range from 60% to 80%.
Scanning hours to be routinely scheduled or fill open shifts as needed. Creates and distributes Team Member schedules. Approves timecards (typically for up to 40 Team Member timecards).
Hires, manages performance, develops Team Members, and conducts and completes New Hire and Annual Clinical Assessments and performance reviews. Acts as customer point of contact for primary escalations. Liaisons between customers, operations leadership and sales.
Supports unit audits, ACR accreditation activities, and Joint Commission preparedness. Works with team and customer on protocol development and review. Other duties as assigned.
Position
Associate's degree and Certificate from College or Technical School in Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Program or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred.3 years of scanning experience preferred. CPR Certification. State licensed in the modalities supported, if applicable.
Valid state drivers license, as applicable. Technologists providing MRI servicesARRT (MR) or ARMRIT as allowable by contract in lieu of ARRT. Scanning experience in MRITechnologists providing CT servicesARRT(CT)Scanning experience in CTTechnologist providing PET servicesARRT(N) or NMTCBScanning experience in PETTechnologists providing PET and Diagnostic CT servicesARRT(N) or NMTCB and ARRT(CT)Technologists providing Ultrasound servicesARDMS certification or ARRT(S)Scanning experience in ultrasoundTechnologists providing Mammography serviceARRT(M)• Scanning experience in MammographyAbility to work at several locations.
Strong customer service skills. Organizational and multi-tasking skills. Basic knowledge of computer applications and programs.
Job may require 25% of local travel. 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 estimated hourly pay range for this role in New Jersey is $65.89 - $78.81. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, and other factors such as internal equity and budget. 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. 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.