Sr Cardiovascular MRI Technologist

Sr Cardiovascular MRI Technologist
Houston, Texas
Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary Range: Highly Competitive (Targeting $120,000 to $160,000 based on experience)
• Full, Comprehensive Benefits Package + PAID RELOCATION

Job Summary
We are seeking a seasoned and highly proficient Senior Cardiovascular MRI Technologist (CMRI Technologist II) to join a leading, dynamic healthcare team. This is an advanced-level specialist role requiring a minimum of three years of MRI experience , including at least one year specifically in cardiovascular imaging .
The Senior Technologist operates with a high degree of independence, clinical autonomy, and expert judgment , responsible for performing and optimizing the full spectrum of diagnostic and complex Cardiovascular MRI exams . Beyond clinical duties, this role is critical for upholding quality standards, mentoring junior staff , and actively contributing to the department's educational and research initiatives, ensuring optimal patient safety and service excellence
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Clinical Practice (Subject Matter Expertise)

• Independent Execution: 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.
• Image Quality & Optimization: Troubleshoot technical issues and critically assess image quality to ensure diagnostic integrity, adjusting imaging parameters and sequences for challenging patient physiologies and metal artifacts.
• Patient Management: Manage the safe care of critically ill or complex patients within the MRI suite, ensuring appropriate monitoring and support throughout the procedure.
• Safety Compliance: Champion MRI safety protocols, screening, and guidelines established by regulatory agencies and institutional policy.

Leadership, Mentorship, and Education

• Mentorship: 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.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Participate in and lead quality assurance activities related to CMRI procedures and equipment, contributing to the development and refinement of departmental protocols.
• Research & Development: Actively engage in clinical research projects, data collection, and the implementation of new imaging technology or research protocols in collaboration with physicians and scientists.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Physician Support: Provide direct and expert assistance to Cardiologists and Radiologists during specialized procedures, including pharmacological stress studies and interventional procedures, ensuring seamless clinical workflow.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, complete, and timely patient records, imaging data, and procedural documentation.

Qualifications & Requirements
Experience

• Minimum General Experience: 3 years of MRI experience is required.
• Minimum Specialized Experience: 1 year specifically in cardiovascular imaging is required.
• Candidate Profile: 2 to 5 years of total relevant experience is preferred.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Licenses and Certifications (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.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Echo Tech background is strongly preferred (demonstrates strong foundational cardiovascular knowledge).
• Experience with advanced cardiac post-processing software.