Full Time Cardiac MRI/CT Imaging Specialist (Non Invasive Cardiologist)

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Holston Valley Medical Center, Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute

About Us

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 Level III cardiac MRI and Level II/III cardiac CT with CT FFR, 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

• 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 the 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 cath and EP cases monthly, including TAVR cases and advanced structural and peripheral imaging.
• Level One STEMI center : Serves 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 a vibrant outdoor lifestyle (lakes, hiking, biking, skiing, golf)
• Local regional airport ( 20 min) with connections via Charlotte and Atlanta hubs
• Farm to table dining, craft breweries, and light-traffic commutes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Board certified or eligible in Cardiology
• Level III training (or equivalent experience) in cardiac MRI, and Level II or III experience with cardiac CT (including CT FFR)
• 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.