MRI Tech
Portland, OR
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

MRI Technologist

1. Position Details

• Position: MRI Technologist
• Facility: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
• Department: Diagnostic Imaging Services
• Specialty: MRI
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

• Local Candidates: Accepted; same rates apply.

   

2. Shift and Schedule

• Shift: Night shift
• Timings: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Thursday–Saturday, 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Scheduling Type: Block schedule
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-Call: Not specified

• Orientation: 40 hours

   

3. Required Qualifications

• Experience: The shift-specific section says at least 1 year, but the OHSU compliance section says 2+ years. Confirm the minimum requirement before submission.
• Certifications: BLS and either ARMRIT or ARRT MRI (as listed in the shift-specific requirements).
• License: Required license must be in hand at submission; pending state licenses are not accepted.
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted.
• Epic Experience: Required for submission under the OHSU compliance requirements.
• Pediatric Experience: Pediatric experience and/or Philips equipment experience is specifically highlighted as a must-have in the job notes.
• Trauma Level II Experience: Required.
• Trauma Level I Experience: Preferred.

4. Required Skills and Experience

The job lists the following MRI-related skills and modalities:

• MRI scanning of pediatric and adult patients
• Brain and spinal imaging
• Abdominal and pelvic MRI
• Cardiac MRI
• MR angiography (MRA) and MR venography (MRV)
• MRCP
• Musculoskeletal imaging, including shoulder, knee, hip, hand, and foot
• Diffusion imaging, perfusion, spectroscopy, and gradient-echo imaging
• Image post-processing, MIP, and multiplanar reconstruction
• Philips, Siemens, GE, and Toshiba equipment
• PACS
• Contrast preparation and administration
• Starting peripheral IVs
• Radiation safety and isolation precautions/PPE

5. Patient Population and Department

• Patient Age Groups: Neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Department: Diagnostic Imaging Services
• Patient Ratio: 1:1, as listed for days, nights, and weekends
• Interdisciplinary Support: IV teams, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, lift teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation
• Floating: Required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals, depending on unit needs.