Location: Richland, WA

Start Date: 04-06-2026

End Date: 07-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 schedule (four days per week), Day: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Night: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM; rotating shifts including occasional weekends. Shifts may vary (8, 10 or 12 hours) depending on coverage needs.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality MRI exams across a full range of adult and pediatric populations, using best practices to capture diagnostic images
• Administer and prepare contrast media safely and accurately, following facility protocols
• Start peripheral IVs when required to support contrast administration and patient care
• Operate and optimize Siemens MRI systems and MR pulse sequences (T1/T2, Gradient Echo, Diffusion) to produce excellent diagnostic studies
• Perform MR angiography (MRA/MRV) and specialized cardiac and vascular protocols with attention to detail
• Document procedures and patient information clearly and promptly in Epic
• Adhere to radiation safety principles, isolation precautions and PPE guidelines to protect patients and staff
• Collaborate with radiologists, technologists and interdisciplinary teams to ensure smooth patient flow and excellent care
• Provide compassionate patient preparation, positioning and communication to reduce anxiety and improve imaging outcomes
• Assist with orientation and teamwork efforts to support unit staffing and patient care continuity

Qualifications

• Washington state MRI technologist license in hand (required)
• Minimum 3 years of MRI experience (note: travelers with 2 years may be screened)
• Proven experience with Siemens MRI systems
• Competent in contrast administration and peripheral IV insertion
• Familiarity with Epic for charting and documentation
• Experience performing MR angiography and advanced MR pulse sequences
• Comfortable working rotating shifts including occasional weekends
• Trauma Level II experience preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• MR pulse sequences: T1, T2, Gradient Echo, Diffusion
• MR Angiography (MRA/MRV) and vascular imaging protocols
• MR Cardiac protocols including stress and non-stress studies
• Special procedures: MR Aortogram, MR Pulmonary, lower extremity runoffs
• Image post-processing: ADC mapping, subtraction, MIP, MPR
• Use of surface coils and optimization of image quality
• Siemens MRI system operation and troubleshooting
• Epic charting and accurate electronic documentation
• Contrast media preparation/administration and peripheral IV starts
• Radiation safety, isolation precautions and PPE best practices

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge — because you deserve it
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to make the move easy
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, share the win
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Richland, WA

Richland sits in the heart of the Tri-Cities with plenty to explore on your days off. Hike Badger Mountain for sunrise views, stroll the Columbia River waterfront and parks, or take a scenic wine tasting tour through Columbia Valley vineyards. Visit the REACH Museum to learn about the Hanford Reach and region history, enjoy local breweries and farm-to-table dining, and use the Tri-Cities as a launch point for weekend trips to Walla Walla or the Cascades. Outdoor recreation, river activities and a welcoming community make this a great place to work and play.

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