Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking an MRI Technologist to support the Veteran community in the Portland, OR area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $49.21 – $54.30
  • Contract Type: 1-year base and 4, 1-year option periods
  • Schedule: Eight (8) hour shift, nine (9) hour shift, or ten (10) hour shift.
  • Location: Portland, OR
• Requirements : * Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship. * Certified as Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must be certified for their specialty (MR). * Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). * 2+ years of experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of a Radiologist or other medical officer to produce radiographic studies/images used in medical diagnosis and treatment. * Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as an MRI Tech in the last six months. * Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance.
• Benefits: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * 401(k) match * Paid sick leave * Paid vacation * 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the MRI Technologist?

You will:

• Eight (8) hour shift, nine (9) hour shift, or ten (10) hour shift
• Overtime, On-Call, and Call Back duty for these positions may be required on occasion and in emergent situations
• Receive patients by checking name, social security number, or date of birth and explaining the procedures to be performed per the request
• Selects and sets technical factors using established criteria
• Sets up and adjusts accessory equipment as required. Makes exposures necessary for the required procedures
• Takes films/images to the daylight processor for processing
• Edits film/images for quality of images, positioning, and appropriate ID
• Enters required data into the Decentralized Hospital Computer System (DHCP)
• Maintains records of patients treated, examinations performed, views, images taken, and settings used
• Performs routine examinations of chest, joints, extremities, cholangiography, barium enemas, upper Gls IVPs, and other complex examinations, under the technical or professional direction of a Radiologist when required during the tour assigned.
• Checks equipment for working conditions prior to contacting the physician or patient for an exam
• Notifies the physician and/or technical supervisor of any equipment problems
• Sets up x-ray room, assuring that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are present and laid out
• Provides portable X-rays throughout the medical centers, notifying nearby staff/visitors of the need to protect them from possible scattering radiation

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship
• Certified as a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must be certified for their specialty (MR)
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• 2+ years of experience in the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment under the direction of a Radiologist or other medical officer to produce radiographic studies/images used in medical diagnosis and treatment
• Must have worked within a hospital lab setting as an MRI Tech in the last six months
• Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance
• Be available to work for the VA at least six (6) months after the start date
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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