MRI Technologist

About the Team

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland serves as a vital local and regional leader in treating serious clinical illness and injury. With around-the-clock expertise in critical health issues—including trauma, heart care, burns, stroke, and brain surgery—the hospital is central to the health of our community and critical to the care of the Northwest.

Our mission is to make life better for others. We are a hospital community dedicated to seeing our staff thrive while they use their talents to provide capable, compassionate care to patients.

About the Role

As an MRI Technologist, your skill ensures patients know they are in capable hands, while your compassionate nature reinforces our mission. You will partner with the imaging team to provide quality images with accuracy and efficiency, utilizing optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.

Your day will involve positioning patients for diagnostic imaging, operating equipment to determine exposure factors, and using computer image processing to optimize results. You will present images and patient information to radiologists for diagnosis while ensuring safety through proper machine settings and magnetic field standards. Beyond technical duties, you will communicate effectively with patients and families, educate them on their exams, and maintain professional conduct that fosters respect and confidence among physicians, patients, and colleagues.

Why Join Us

We offer a supportive environment with a wide range of benefits designed to help you grow and live well. Eligible candidates moving from outside the area may receive relocation assistance. Our compensation includes shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend hours.

We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care plans, a competitive Annual Paid Leave (APL) allotment with 40 hours front-loaded at hire, and a retirement plan with employer match. Additional perks include an Educational Assistance Program, a generous Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and flexible spending accounts.

Our location in North Portland offers excellent accessibility, including Tri-Met discounts, multiple bus routes, street car access, and easy freeway connections. The campus is bicycle-friendly and features on-site facilities such as a pharmacy, garden areas, a chapel, and three cafes. Employees also enjoy free parking, access to nearby restaurants and parks, and discounts at major retailers like Nike and Adidas.

Hiring Process

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

For those interested in different schedules or other Legacy Health locations, please review the list of other openings on our careers page.

Equal Opportunity

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment is to do the right thing for our people, our patients, our communities, and our world.