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.