Description

Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute delivers nationally recognized, comprehensive cardiovascular care across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Our Elite Imaging Team supports a range of advanced procedures, and we’re expanding our commitment to cutting-edge diagnostic cardiology—including dedicated CT and cardiac MRI services.

Role Overview

As our dedicated Cardiac MRI/CT Imaging Specialist, you’ll lead our cardiovascular MRI imaging program.

• Perform LevelIII cardiac MRI and LevelII/III cardiac CT with CTFFR, advanced perfusion, structural evaluation, tissue characterization, scar/fibrosis quantification, cardiomyopathy workup, viability analysis, myocarditis, vascular angiography, and congenital heart disease imaging
• Interpret complex non-invasive imaging and deliver high-quality reports to referring physicians.

What You’ll Do

• Image Acquisition & Protocol Design: Oversee MRI and CT protocol setup, ECG gating strategies, real-time or cine imaging, LGE, T1/T2 mapping, stress techniques, and vascular angiography. Collaborate closely with technologists to optimize image quality and diagnostic value.
• Procedure Oversight: Supervise scans requiring physician involvement (e.g. administration of adenosine, beta-blockers) and complex device or graft imaging.
• Reporting & Consultation: Provide in-depth interpretations and guidance on findings, including scar burden, viability, coronary anatomy, and cardiomyopathies. Serve as consultative imaging lead for multidisciplinary teams.
• Research & Innovation: Participate in clinical trials, support research workflows, and contribute to academic or institutional imaging protocols.
• Collaborative Practice: Closely integrate with our structural heart, EP, interventional, and echo teams to streamline diagnostics and triage.

Team & Support

• Join a multidisciplinary team: 16 cardiologists, 4 cardiothoracic surgeons, 3 vascular surgeons, supported by 45+ physicians and 65+ APPs across Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute.
• Nocturnal and weekend coverage shared by advanced practice providers ensures predictable workload and protected imaging time for you.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• State-of-the-art facilities: Holston Valley Medical Center is equipped with modern CT, high-field MRI, echo labs, and cardiac catheterization/EP labs—and is nationally recognized among the top cardiovascular hospitals.
• High procedural volume: Approximately 300–400 cath and EP cases monthly, including 12–16 TAVR cases and advanced structural and peripheral imaging.
• Level One STEMI center: Serve a catchment that handles ~190 STEMI cases per year with full 24/7 coverage.
• Robust growth and research infrastructure: Participate in clinical trials and quality initiatives across imaging and interventional cardiology.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with salary plus performance-based bonus
• Signing/commencement bonus, educational loan repayment, and relocation support
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage, plus PTO and CME reimbursement
• Fully staffed APP support during nights and weekends to enable scheduled imaging workflows
• Support for academic and research contributions through infrastructure and mentorship

About Kingsport, TN

• Located ~90 minutes from Asheville, NC and Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg
• No state income tax and low cost of living
• Excellent schools and family-friendly community with vibrant outdoor lifestyle (lakes, hiking, biking, skiing, golf)
• Local regional airport (~20min) with connections via Charlotte and Atlanta hubs
• Farmtotable dining, craft breweries, and light-traffic commutes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Boardcertified or eligible in Cardiology
• LevelIII training (or equivalent experience) in cardiac MRI, and LevelII or III experience with cardiac CT (including CTFFR)
• Detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to both patient care and imaging excellence

If you're passionate about advanced non-invasive imaging, love collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment, and value a balanced work structure, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in advancing cardiovascular diagnostics and patient care excellence