MRI Technologist - Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA

Job Title: MRI Technologist Specialty: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Place of Work (City/State): 2 locations Site: VA Portland Health Care System Location: 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Road, Portland, OR 97239 Site: VA Portland Health Care System (Vancouver Campus) Location: 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661 Duration: 1-year base contract with up to four (4) option years Shift Schedule: 8-, 9-, or 10-hour shifts (4 5 days/week), including rotating weekends and federal holidays. On-call, overtime, and callback coverage may be required as needed. How many shifts needed per month: Approximately full-time coverage (1.0 FTE = 2,080 hours/year per technologist) Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks License: ARRT Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI specialty) Certifications: ARRT (MRI) BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) Experience needed: Minimum 2 years MRI experience Must have worked as an MRI Tech in a hospital setting within the last 6 months Special Skills needed: Advanced MRI protocols (head, neck, spine, abdomen, chest, extremities) Operation of superconductive MRI systems Strong patient safety and MRI safety practices VA systems familiarity preferred (DHCP / RIS / PACS) Responsibilities: Perform complex MRI examinations per radiologist protocols Verify patient identity and pregnancy status Prepare, position, and monitor patients during scans Maintain imaging quality and documentation in VA systems Participate in on-call and after-hours emergency imaging Adhere to infection control, radiation safety, and VA policies Coordinate with radiologists, chief technologists, and clinical staff Misc: Must commit to a minimum of 6 months Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.