APP- Cardiac CT and MRI Imaging

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 assessments for 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 protocols are 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 Radiology for 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 standardization in Cardiac CT and MRI

Qualifications:

• Licensed NP (AGACNP/FNP) or PA-C in [MA]
• Experience in cardiology, radiology, or advanced imaging protocols strongly 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) (some ability to work hybrid 1-2 days a week if clinical responsibilities allow)
• Reports to the Radiology Department APP Director
• Works in collaboration with Radiologists, Cardiologists, and CT and MRI Technologists