Advanced Cardiac Imager

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a fellowship-trained Advanced Cardiac Imager to join the Cardiovascular Service Line at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA.

The role focuses on cardiac CT, MRI, and Nuclear cardiology, providing high-level interpretation and partnering with specialists to expand access and optimize workflows. The physician will lead program development and interdisciplinary collaboration, with opportunities for leadership as imaging capabilities grow across

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Diseases fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Additional dedicated fellowship training in advanced cardiovascular imaging.

Responsibilities

• Refine cardiac CT and MRI protocols to improve diagnostic quality and efficiency.
• Expand access to advanced imaging close to home.
• Collaborate with cardiology, radiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, and industry partners.

Skills

Cardiac CT

Cardiac MRI

Nuclear cardiology

Multimodality imaging

Clinical integration

Education

MD/DO degree

ACGME Cardiovascular Diseases fellowship

Fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging

Job description

Shape the Future of Advanced Cardiac Imaging at St. Luke's

St. Lukes University Health Network is seeking a fellowship-trained Advanced Cardiac Imager to join the Cardiovascular Service Line at St. Lukes University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This position offers the opportunity to help expand our established comprehensive advanced cardiovascular imaging program. The successful candidate will add expertise in cardiac CT, MRI and Nuclear cardiology, provide high-level clinical interpretation, and partner with cardiovascular and radiology specialists to expand access, optimize workflows, and advance imaging-supported clinical decision-making across the Network. The position is primarily focused on advanced cardiovascular imaging, with opportunities to participate in clinical cardiology based on the physicians interests, training, and program needs. For the right candidate, the role may offer leadership opportunities as St. Lukes expands its imaging capabilities, technology infrastructure, and multidisciplinary cardiovascular services.

Clinical Scope

The Advanced Cardiac Imager will perform, supervise, interpret, and clinically integrate advanced cardiovascular imaging studies across the following areas:

Cardiac CT

coronary artery disease evaluation, calcium scoring, CT-derived fractional flow reserve when applicable, structural heart and transcatheter valve planning, pulmonary vein assessment, electrophysiology planning, cardiac masses, pericardial disease, and aortic and great-vessel assessment.

Cardiac MRI

ventricular function and volumes, ischemic heart disease (including stress MRI), myocardial viability and perfusion, cardiomyopathies, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, infiltrative and inflammatory disease, myocarditis, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, masses, and advanced tissue characterization.

Nuclear Cardiology

Including cardiac PET for stress testing, inflammation, infection and viability assessment and utilization of the novel tracer Flupiridaz.

Multimodality imaging

integration of CT, MRI, PET, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiographic findings as appropriate for training and credentialing.

Clinical integration

participation in multidisciplinary imaging conferences and direct consultation for complex cardiovascular decision‑making and procedural planning.

Program Development

The physician will play a central role in expanding an established high-quality imaging program across St. Lukes. Key responsibilities include:

• Refine cardiac CT and MRI protocols to improve diagnostic quality, patient safety, consistency, and efficiency.
• Expand appropriate access to advanced imaging close to home.
• Collaborate with cardiology, radiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, structural heart, technologists, information technology, and industry partners.
• Support appropriate utilization, peer review, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and implement emerging imaging technologies with meaningful clinical value.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

The Advanced Cardiac Imager will be an addition to our established cardiovascular imaging program and collaborate with multidisciplinary programs spanning structural heart, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiac surgery, and general cardiology, Advanced imaging expertise will support complex cardiovascular decision-making and procedural planning, including transcatheter valve interventions, electrophysiology procedures, cardiomyopathy assessment, complex coronary disease, and aortic pathology. The physician will also guide referring clinicians in modality selection, protocol design, interpretation of complex or incidental findings, and appropriate follow-up evaluation.

Innovation, Technology, and Education

St. Lukes is committed to advancing cardiovascular care through thoughtful adoption of technology. The physician will help evaluate and implement developments in cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and PET/CT. As part of a major teaching health system with an established cardiovascular education environment, the successful candidate will have opportunities to teach cardiology fellows, residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, imaging technologists, and referring physicians through case‑based education, imaging conferences, multidisciplinary conferences, and clinical instruction. Academic research is encouraged but not required.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited Cardiovascular Diseases fellowship.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cardiovascular Diseases.
• Additional dedicated fellowship training in advanced cardiovascular imaging.
• Demonstrated advanced competency in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI; Level III or equivalent expertise preferred.
• Additional dedicated training in cardiac PET, nuclear cardiology, and/or advanced echocardiography preferred.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure and clinical privileges at St. Lukes University Hospital.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to multidisciplinary cardiovascular care.

Preferred Experience

• High-volume and complexity cardiac CT and MRI interpretation during training or practice.
• Structural echocardiography/CT experience.
• Development and implementation of imaging protocols and clinical workflows.
• Experience within a multidisciplinary cardiovascular program and interest in emerging technology.

Practice Environment and Opportunity

This position is based within a comprehensive cardiovascular program that includes advanced cardiac imaging, structural heart, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiac surgery. The practice environment is designed to integrate advanced imaging directly into clinical decision-making and to support continued investment in cardiovascular infrastructure, technology, and services. The successful candidate will have the oppor