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KnowHireMatch · 3 months ago

Sr Cardiovascular MRI Technologist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

3+ years exp

KnowHireMatch is a leading healthcare team seeking a seasoned Senior Cardiovascular MRI Technologist. This advanced-level specialist role involves performing complex diagnostic cardiovascular MRI exams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring quality standards in patient safety and service excellence.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Independently perform and execute complex diagnostic Cardiovascular MRI exams, including advanced protocols for high-difficulty cases, myocardial viability, flow assessment, and complex congenital heart disease

Troubleshoot technical issues and critically assess image quality to ensure diagnostic integrity, adjusting imaging parameters and sequences for challenging patient physiologies and metal artifacts

Manage the safe care of critically ill or complex patients within the MRI suite, ensuring appropriate monitoring and support throughout the procedure

Champion MRI safety protocols, screening, and guidelines established by regulatory agencies and institutional policy

Serve as a primary clinical mentor and technical resource for CMRI Technologist I's, students, and other departmental personnel, guiding them in advanced imaging techniques, patient care strategies, and procedural problem-solving

Participate in and lead quality assurance activities related to CMRI procedures and equipment, contributing to the development and refinement of departmental protocols

Actively engage in clinical research projects, data collection, and the implementation of new imaging technology or research protocols in collaboration with physicians and scientists

Provide direct and expert assistance to Cardiologists and Radiologists during specialized procedures, including pharmacological stress studies and interventional procedures, ensuring seamless clinical workflow

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records, imaging data, and procedural documentation

Qualification

Cardiovascular MRI experienceMRI certification (ARRT/ARMRIT)Advanced cardiac post-processing softwareMentorship skillsBasic Life Support (BLS)

Required

Minimum General Experience: 3 years of MRI experience is required

Minimum Specialized Experience: 1 year specifically in cardiovascular imaging is required

Candidates must possess ONE of the following primary certifications: (ARRT) RT(MR) - Radiologic Technologist - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT) OR ARMRIT - Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist OR ARDMS - Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) AND ARMRIT OR CCI - Cardiovascular Credentialing International, Certified

BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) - Required; must be current or obtainable during the negotiation process