Shape the Future of cardiac Imaging: Lead MRI at a Premier Cardiovascular Program in Tennessee

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.

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 (~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

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN).  Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population.  The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population. 

• No State Income Tax in Tennessee
• Easy access to a Regional Airport
• Low Cost of Living
• Excellent Public and Private school options
• Arts/Culture: Symphony of the Mountains
• Outdoor activities: Fort Patrick Henry Lake, Warriors Path State Park, Kingsport Greenbelt
• Family Activities: Bays Mountain Planetarium, Kingsport Carousel & Park, Riverview Splash Pad
• Local craft breweries and wineries
• Four distinct seasons

Partnering with and serving Kingsport, Tennessee, and its surrounding region for more than 80 years, Holston Valley Medical Center features the latest healthcare designs and innovations, including new intensive care units and operating suites, as well as expanded emergency and radiology departments. Holston Valley’s world-renowned cardiovascular program is a national leader in clinical research trials, has been named a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital five times by IBM Watson Health and was the first in Tennessee to offer transcatheter aortic valve replacement surgery for patients who are unable to undergo open-heart surgery. The Christine LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Center provides a full range of oncology diagnostic and treatment options, including a Trilogy linear accelerator, and Holston Valley is home to the latest in surgical robotics, including DaVinci Xi for minimally invasive surgery and MAKO for joint replacement surgery. The hospital also features an accredited breast center, orthopedics and joint replacement, bariatric surgery, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, neurology and neurosurgery and hyperbaric medicine. Learn more about Holston Valley Medical Center at www.balladhealth.org/HVMC.