MRI Technologist Lead

PeaceHealth; Springfield (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Lead MRI Technologist in Springfield, OR. Guide a dedicated team while providing exceptional patient care and optimizing imaging quality. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Accredited School in Radiologic Technology or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in MRI.
• ARRT MR Certification and Oregon Board registration upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and mentor MRI staff.
• Ensure the highest standards of imaging quality and patient care.
• Perform MRI examinations and resolve patient care issues.

Skills

Technical Assistance

Quality Control

Patient Education

Education

Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS/RIS

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• Lead MRI Technologist – Make a Meaningful Impact in the Pacific Northwest*
  
  

Description

Job Description

• Lead MRI Technologist – Make a Meaningful Impact in the Pacific Northwest*
  
  

Location: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, Springfield, OR

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift (1.00 FTE)

Salary Range: $49.96 – $74.61/hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Join PeaceHealth – Where Compassion Meets Excellence

At PeaceHealth, we believe that healthcare is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a Lead MRI Technologist, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care while guiding a dedicated team of imaging professionals. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose in a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system that values collaboration, innovation, and the well-being of every person we serve.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Pay: Earn between $49.96 and $74.61/hour, depending on your experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career while living in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by natural beauty and vibrant communities.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a compassionate team that celebrates diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.
• Wellness-Focused: Access mental health resources, wellness programs, and spiritual support to thrive in all aspects of life.
  
  

Your Role at a Glance

As the Lead MRI Technologist, you’ll coordinate daily operations, mentor staff, and ensure the highest standards of imaging quality and patient care. You’ll be a subject matter expert, a problem-solver, and a compassionate leader who helps shape the future of diagnostic imaging at PeaceHealth.

What You’ll Do

• Assigns work; plans and manages priorities, provides technical assistance, oversees staff schedules, monitors quality of work, monitors team projects, mentors staff, provides constructive feedback, oversees staff training, ensures quality improvement, provides leadership feedback on staff performance, and assists with goal setting for the team.
• Prepare, supply, and equip exam room to meet the needs of requested examinations and to meet specific physician requirements for procedures.
• Organizes daily work schedule and performs related clerical duties as required.
• Integrates previous imaging studies, laboratory results, patient history and medical records to optimize exam.
• Perform most appropriate examination based on patient information through consultation with interpreting physician and/or ordering physician as necessary.
• Provides patient education and instruction prior to and after examination. Provide training/education to staff and students as indicated.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt exam to address problems of patient care as they arise making decisions to appropriately resolve problems. Recognizes and ensures additional study and examination techniques are applied when abnormalities are present.
• Operates MRI scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images, and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
• Applies the ACR Guidance Document for Safe MR Practices to ensure patient, visitor, and caregiver safety.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents, workflow issues, patient complaints and physician relations.
• Provides assistance in implementing new procedures or processes, explains new and/or revised procedures, forms, or other tools to staff. Demonstrates new systems, applications, equipment or supplies.
• Maintains and enforces departmental programs, policies, procedures, and protocols. Monitors compliance with standards, identifies variances or inabilities to meet established targets and suggest corrective actions.
• Assist with new hire orientation, training, and completion of competencies.
• Interacts and communications with physicians, support staff and other health care professionals to facilitate departmental operations.
• Provides patient services, performs patient examinations, and assists in the procedures consistent within scope of practice and license/registration/certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

What You Bring

• Accredited School Required: Radiologic Technology, or equivalent education and/or experience as required for obtaining certification/license/registration as required by State for clinical practice
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in trained modality required
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s need
• Demonstrated venipuncture competency required
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiologic and MRI terminology, practices, procedures, physiology, and human cross-sectional anatomy required
• Demonstrated competency in computer-based programs as they relate to MR applications required
• PACS/RIS knowledge required
• Required Upon Hire: ARRT - Magnetic Resonance Imaging or American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) Certification
• Registered with the Oregon Board of Medical Imagining (OBMI). Must maintain active registry with the state of Oregon OBMI.
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
  
  

Discover Life in Springfield & the Pacific Northwest

Nestled along the Willamette River, Springfield offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Just minutes from Eugene, home to the University of Oregon, you’ll enjoy a thriving arts scene, local breweries, and endless outdoor adventures—from hiking in the Cascades to kayaking on crystal-clear lakes.

At RiverBend, our state-of-the-art medical center, you’ll work in a modern, supportive environment that reflects the natural beauty and progressive spirit of the region.

Ready to Lead with Heart?

Join PeaceHealth and be part of something bigger. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, and your community. For a complete description of this position, or for questions, contact Andrea,

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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