MRI Technologist

Peace Health Cottage Grove Medical Center – Cottage Grove, Oregon

Job Title: MRI Technologist – Per Diem

Schedule: Variable (Typically 12‑hour shifts between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM)

Salary Range: $50.89 – $76.33 per hour

Additional Pay: 15% differential in lieu of benefits

No Call Required

Join a Team That Makes a Real Difference. Peace Health Cottage Grove Medical Center is a community access hospital serving a small, rural community of roughly 10,600 residents. We’re expanding our imaging services to ensure patients receive timely, convenient care close to home. Peace Health is a mission‑driven, person‑first, value‑driven healthcare system. We put patients, caregivers, and community at the center of everything we do.

Care is delivered with purpose, precision, and compassion, and our culture is inclusive, supportive, and deeply connected to the people we serve.

This per diem role is perfect for MRI technologists who want flexibility, work‑life balance, and a chance to support a tight‑knit rural community. You’ll help cover PTO, sick calls, and staffing needs—playing a vital part in maintaining access to imaging services for the Cottage Grove area.

• Perform routine and advanced MRI exams with accuracy and compassion.
• Prepare exam rooms and equipment for a smooth workflow.
• Manage daily tasks and related clerical work.
• Use patient history and prior imaging to guide exam decisions.
• Provide clear patient education before and after exams.
• Adjust exams based on patient needs and conditions.
• Operate MRI scanners, reconstruct images, and complete quality checks.
• Follow ACR Safe MR Practices to ensure a safe environment.
• Assist with training students or new staff as needed.
• Support CT or X‑ray when properly credentialed.

• No call—ever. Your off‑time stays yours.
• Flexible scheduling—work when it fits your life.
• Opportunity for 12‑hour shifts between 7 AM and 7 PM.
• Make a meaningful impact—strengthen imaging access in a rural community that values your work.
• Inclusive workplace culture where your voice is welcomed and respected.

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technology program, or equivalent education/experience required for State licensure.

• 1+ year of MRI experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of MRI and radiologic anatomy and terminology.
• Venipuncture competency required.
• Comfortable with PACS/RIS;
  Image Cast/Care Cast experience preferred.

• One of the following required at hire:
• ARRT (R), ARRT (MR), ARRT (S), Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or American Registry of MRI Technologists
• ARRT‑MR strongly preferred upon hire; required within 18 months.
• Multi‑modality techs (ARRT‑R‑MR or ARRT‑R‑MR‑CT) highly preferred to support CT or X‑ray when needed.
• BLS required.
• Oregon OBMI registration required.

Even as a per diem caregiver, you receive meaningful Peace Health‑provided benefits that support total wellbeing:

• 403(b) retirement plan (caregiver contributions)
• Wellness benefits
• Caregiver discount program
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enhanced mental health resources
• 15% differential in lieu of traditional benefits

These non‑traditional benefits reflect Peace Health’s commitment to caring for the whole caregiver—physically, emotionally, and financially.

If you're an experienced MRI technologist who wants flexibility, independence, and a chance to meaningfully support a rural community, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help us expand access to compassionate, high‑quality imaging care.

For questions or a complete position description, contact:
Andrea –

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