APP- Cardiac CT and MRI Imaging

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)to join our Radiology team with a focus on Cardiac CT and MRI Imaging. The APP will play a key role in the clinical evaluation, coordination, and protocoling of Cardiac CT and MRI studies, ensuring appropriate patient selection, safety, and high-quality imaging outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment & Clearance
  • Review patient referrals and clinical history to determine Cardiac CT or MRI appropriateness(e.g., CAD-RADS, pre-TAVR, congenital heart disease, etc.)
  • Conduct chart reviews and risk assessmentsfor premedication, contrast, radiation exposure, and sedation if applicable

• Protocoling & Coordination
  • Collaborate with cardiologists and radiologists to select appropriate protocols(e.g., coronary CTA, calcium scoring, CT angiography, cardiac MRI)
  • Ensure beta-blocker and nitroglycerin protocolsare applied appropriately
  • Work closely with CT and MRI technologists to ensure proper scan setup and patient prep
  • Supervise stress cardiac CT and MRI exams

• Patient Communication & Education
  • Educate patients on the procedure, medication prep, and post-imaging instructions
  • Address questions related to risks, benefits, and logistics of the scan

• Clinical Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between referring providers and Radiologyfor Cardiac CT and MRI
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions (e.g., TAVR, Heart Team, Cardiology-Radiology conferences)

• Documentation & Workflow Optimization
  • Document clinical reviews, protocol decisions, and follow-up needs in the EMR
  • Contribute to ongoing process improvement, quality assurance, and report standardizationin Cardiac CT and MRI

Qualifications:

• Licensed NP (AGACNP/FNP) or PA-C in [MA]
• Experience in cardiology, radiology, or advanced imaging protocolsstrongly preferred
• Proficiency in Epic (or relevant EMR), cardiac anatomy, and imaging workflow is a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple specialties
• 3-5 years of experience strongly preferred
• ability to travel to UMass Health Community sites as needed on occasion (Leominster, Marlboro, Harrington)

Schedule & Reporting:

• Full-time (Monday-Friday, day hours)
• Reports to the Radiology Department APP Director
• Works in collaboration with Radiologists, Cardiologists, and CT and MRI Technologists

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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