MRI Technologist Jobs in Washington
MRI Technologist jobs in Washington are consistently in demand, concentrated across large health systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient imaging networks, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior technologist and lead positions. The heaviest hiring activity is in Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma, where established employers like UW Medicine, MultiCare Health System, and Providence Health are anchor institutions. The most sought-after specialties include neurological imaging, cardiac MRI, and pediatric scanning. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience and ARRT MR certification for a night shift assignment.
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- Works in the MRI department performing MRI and X-ray procedures
- X-ray procedures include extremities, abdomen/GI, spine/pelvis, head, chest/thorax, musculoskeletal, and upper/lower extremities
- Adult acute care and adult outpatient work settings, including ER/Trauma patients
- 3x12 hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Siemens MRI equipment
- Epic charting system preferred
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required
- BLS and ARRT MR certification required
- Washington state license required if applicable
- Compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission
- ER experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Skills in abdomen/pelvis imaging, female/male pelvis, abdominal MRA
- Skills in head/neck, brain, cranial nerve, and face/soft tissue neck imaging
- Skills in chest, breast, and myocardium imaging
- Skills in spine imaging including cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacrum/coccyx, and spinal trauma
- Skills in musculoskeletal imaging including foot, hand, hip/bony pelvis, knee, shoulder, sternum, TMJ, and long bones
- Proficiency in isolation precautions/PPE, contrast media preparation and administration, radiation safety, and peripheral IV starts
- Experience with MR cardiac imaging with/without contrast preferred
- Pending license accepted
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered
- All requested time off must be submitted with the initial application
- Candidates must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years are required, may include Charge RNs/Leads
- Candidates must disclose any prior employment at a Providence facility, including dates and location
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel contract
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an MRI Technologist with at least 1 year of experience and ARRT MR certification for a night shift assignment.
Details
- >
- Works in the MRI department performing MRI and X-ray procedures
- X-ray procedures include extremities, abdomen/GI, spine/pelvis, head, chest/thorax, musculoskeletal, and upper/lower extremities
- Adult acute care and adult outpatient work settings, including ER/Trauma patients
- 3x12 hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
- No on-call requirements
- Uses Siemens MRI equipment
- Epic charting system preferred
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience required
- BLS and ARRT MR certification required
- Washington state license required if applicable
- Compact license must be active and in hand at time of submission
- ER experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
- Skills in abdomen/pelvis imaging, female/male pelvis, abdominal MRA
- Skills in head/neck, brain, cranial nerve, and face/soft tissue neck imaging
- Skills in chest, breast, and myocardium imaging
- Skills in spine imaging including cervical, lumbar, thoracic, sacrum/coccyx, and spinal trauma
- Skills in musculoskeletal imaging including foot, hand, hip/bony pelvis, knee, shoulder, sternum, TMJ, and long bones
- Proficiency in isolation precautions/PPE, contrast media preparation and administration, radiation safety, and peripheral IV starts
- Experience with MR cardiac imaging with/without contrast preferred
- Pending license accepted
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will be considered
- All requested time off must be submitted with the initial application
- Candidates must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years are required, may include Charge RNs/Leads
- Candidates must disclose any prior employment at a Providence facility, including dates and location
- Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
- Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this travel contract
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in MRI technologist jobs across Washington.
- Active ARRT (MR) certification or Washington state-accepted equivalent credential required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in radiologic technology or a related allied health field
- Hands-on clinical experience with 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners in a hospital or imaging center
- Current BLS certification from an American Heart Association-approved program
- Working knowledge of MRI safety protocols, contraindication screening, and patient positioning
- Ability to rotate across evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required by the facility
MRI Technologist Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mri technologist in Washington?
Becoming an mri technologist in Washington requires completing an accredited radiologic technology or MRI program and passing the ARRT examination in magnetic resonance imaging. Washington does not issue its own separate MRI-specific state license, but most employers require active ARRT (MR) registration as a condition of hire. Candidates typically begin with an associate degree, complete supervised clinical hours, and then sit for the ARRT MR exam before applying to positions.
How much do MRI technologists make in Washington?
MRI technologists in Washington earn a median of about $122,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $78,350 for the lowest 10% to over $160,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire mri technologists in Washington?
Employers hiring mri technologists in Washington right now include PeaceHealth, MultiCare Health System, and TriState Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's dense network of integrated health systems and independent outpatient imaging centers means steady openings appear across both large urban campuses and smaller community facilities throughout the state.
Which Washington cities have the most mri technologist jobs?
Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver have the most mri technologist openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share of postings because of its concentration of academic medical centers, Level I trauma hospitals, and large multispecialty outpatient groups, while Spokane and Tacoma anchor significant regional health systems that serve surrounding rural communities and generate consistent imaging volume.
Are there remote mri technologist jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. MRI technologist work is inherently hands-on and requires operating large imaging equipment directly with patients on-site, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of mri technologist openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve teleradiology support, scheduling coordination, or quality review functions rather than direct scanning duties.
How can I get hired as a mri technologist in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or limited technologist positions posted by large Washington health systems, where candidates complete supervised scanning hours under an experienced MRI tech before working independently. UW Medicine and MultiCare Health System periodically run structured imaging residency or transition-to-practice programs for new grads. Lateral moves from radiologic technologist or CT technologist roles are a common bridge, and holding an ARRT (R) credential alongside enrollment in an MR post-primary certification program significantly strengthens a Washington application.
Where can I find and apply to mri technologist jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to mri technologist jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly through the listing.
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