Cardiology Advanced Imaging Leader & Medical Director

Swedish Health Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 550,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute in Seattle seeks a Medical Director to oversee advanced imaging and provide clinical leadership as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with an emphasis on Advanced Imaging Interpretation. You will drive the Cardiac PET, MRI, and CT programs, mentor staff, and align clinical efforts with SMG standards.

The role requires board certification, WA licensure, and 5+ years in cardiology with Level III imaging competencies, plus 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Licensed Cardiologist in the State of Washington.
• Swedish Medical Center medical staff member in good standing.
• Board-certified in Specialty.
• Drug Licenses.
• 5+ years as a practicing Cardiologist with Level III competency in cardiac MRI, CT, and nuclear imaging.
• 3+ years of leadership experience as a Medical Director of similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a roadmap for advanced imaging aligned with Swedish's cardiovascular strategy.
• Lead the launch and growth of Cardiac PET and expand cardiac MRI/CT programs to meet evolving patient needs.
• Clinical Excellence & Quality Assurance – Maintain Level III standards for cardiac CT/MRI and other modalities; ensure accuracy, safety and accreditation compliance.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Partner with interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery, and radiology on advanced procedures.
• Education & Research Leadership – Mentor physicians and APCs; drive clinical research initiatives and partnerships.

Skills

Cardiology expertise

Leadership experience

Advanced imaging (MRI/CT/Nuclear)

WA medical licensure

Medicare/Medicaid participation

Education

Board-certified in Specialty

WA state medical license

Job description

Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute in Seattle seeks a Medical Director to oversee advanced imaging and provide clinical leadership as a Non-Invasive Cardiologist with an emphasis on Advanced Imaging Interpretation. You will drive the Cardiac PET, MRI, and CT programs, mentor staff, and align clinical efforts with SMG standards.

The role requires board certification, WA licensure, and 5+ years in cardiology with Level III imaging competencies, plus 3+ years in leadership.