Cardiac Imaging Analyst

Where Purpose Meets Progress

At the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation (MHIF), your expertise as a Cardiac Imaging Analyst is essential to discovering new insights, enhancing patient-centered care, and advancing groundbreaking cardiovascular research and education. As part of our team, your contributions go beyond data collection-you play a vital role in driving a mission that makes a real difference in saving and improving lives.

Position Summary

MHIF CIRC and Core Lab provides many services for clinical trials. From the design of the imaging components of the clinical trials, to modality-specific quality control and quality assurance, to the leveraging of the strengths of each imaging modality to provide complementary information for either a primary or secondary endpoint.

The Cardiac Imaging Analyst of the MHIF-CIRC and Core Lab will be working with imaging research community leaders and will be responsible for quantitative imaging analysis for clinical research studies as per study guidelines and protocol.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide echocardiographic analyses for Imaging Core Lab (ICL) with high attention to detail and quality.
• Management of image tracking process.
• Interacts with sponsors and clinical sites, as appropriate, regarding the images in the clinical study, including acquisition issues and missing data.
• Responsible for providing Imaging Core Laboratory (ICL) input into design of an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system (if applicable).
• Responsible for entry and/or Quality Control (QC) of ICL data in EDC systems.
• Track milestones, timelines, and keep the Sponsor and Core Lab Scientific Director up to date.
• Facilitate internal and external communication as it relates to the Imaging Core Laboratory's participation in the clinical trial.
• Provides trial metrics/updates as necessary to Clinical Research Organization (CRO)/Sponsor on core laboratory progress.
• Support Quality Assurance (QA) to ensure processes and procedures used to collect and process imaging data conform to all applicable standards including International Conference for Harmonization for Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, applicable International Organization of Standardization (ISO) standards, research protocol requirements and Core Lab Standard Operating Procedures, as applicable.

Core Values in Action

At MHIF, our values aren't just words - they guide how we lead and work together:

• Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard. Operate ethically and transparently.
• Innovation: Ask bold questions. Be proactive and curious in improving how we work.
• Collaboration: Support one another, build trust, and celebrate success as one team.
• Excellence: Own your work. Be accountable. Bring urgency and resilience to solving problems.

What Sets You Apart

• Clinical experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, including a comprehensive understanding of cardiac structures on Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiograms, with a focus on structural heart disease.
• A mature conscientious individual with the ability to work independently, under little supervision, demonstrating problem-solving skills, with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of research methodology and ethics.
• A college degree is required. In addition, experience, and knowledge of cardiac quantitative imaging analytic methods including advanced imaging techniques such as quantitative 3D and strain analysis.
• High attention to detail, highly organized, and ability to provide thorough documentation.
• Must be multi-task oriented and able to work assertively in a fast-paced environment.

Total Rewards

In addition to meaningful, mission-driven work, MHIF offers:

• Competitive annual salary of $85,000 to $95,000
• Comprehensive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability
• Employer HSA contribution
• 401(k) with employer match and contribution
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time

Why Join MHIF?

"Small team. Global impact."

Here, your work has purpose. Your voice is heard. Your career can grow. We are driven by discovery and grounded in compassion-and we're looking for someone who brings both heart and expertise to the table.

Ready to do work that matters? Apply today!