Sr Cardiovascular MRI Technologist

Sr Cardiovascular MRI Technologist

Houston, Texas

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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