Director of Procedural Cardiology

General Description: Under general direction, and in collaboration with hospital and medical staff leadership; plans, organizes and directs the clinical and non-clinical operations of the Adult Cardiology service-line, including non-invasive and invasive services. Including, but not limited to the Cardiac Cath Lab, EP Lab; Echo Lab, EKG Lab, CVI Diagnostic, Vascular Lab and associated Admin and Support Services.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes and directs the clinical and non-clinical operations associated with providing comprehensive Adult Non-Invasive and Invasive Cardiology Services in an academic-affiliated acute-care treatment facility.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure accomplishment of service-line goals and objectives.
• Responsible for meeting people, quality, infection prevention, safety, service, growth and finance goals.
• Prepares reports reflecting productivity and fiscal status.
• Actively contributes to the enforcement and achievement of all required accreditation, professional practice and/or governmental standards.
• Develops and oversees continuing education and training programs to enhance staff skills and qualifications.
• Supports academic and clinical training affiliations to promote recruitment and career field opportunities.
• Develops and implements annual and long-term strategic plans, business cases, and budgets (capital, operating, staffing).
• Prepares and submits business proposals/proformas to improve the capability, efficiency and quality of the service-line.
• Establishes and monitors productivity, quality, infection prevention, service, patient safety, growth and finance targets.
• Prepares and reviews employee evaluations and personnel actions.
• Maintains service-line responsibility and approval authority for financial, operational and personnel transactions.
• Evaluates clinical information systems and recommends changes for improvement.
• Partners with physicians to collaborate on strategic planning as well as initiatives to improve the patient experience, quality of care, and clinical outcomes
• Establishes a climate that encourages teamwork, promotes collegial collaboration among all employees and physicians and encourages innovation and transparent communication.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's level education required. If a licensed RN, without a BSN, Master's level of education must be a MSN

Experience: Five (5) years' experience in healthcare facility, including experience in supervisory or senior management capacity. Must include advanced to expert-level professional clinical experience in an acute-care facility. Two of the five years must be in a management capacity with emphasis in multi- disciplinary adult diagnostic and/or interventional cardiology services. Experience in a major academic affiliated care setting preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC).

ORRegistered as a Cardiovascular Invasive or Non-Invasive Specialist

OR Registered as a Vascular Technologist

OR Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist

OR Registered as a Radiographer with the American Registry of Radiological Technology (AART)

Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced to expert-level knowledge of the theory, practices, techniques and terminology associated with a comprehensive multidisciplinary adult non-invasive and invasive cardiology program in an academic-affiliated, acute-care treatment facility.
• Knowledge of local, state, national and other applicable guidelines, standards and/or requirements pertinent to the service-line.
• Demonstrated skill in developing, planning, implementing and directing technical, professional, and support activities in clinical and non-clinical service settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill sufficient for organizing, developing, prioritizing and directing multiple departments, subordinate leadership and staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management, personnel management, inventories, performance improvement, statistical measures, and report preparation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in utilizing computer hardware and a diverse selection of clinical and non-clinical software and databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective planning, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with diverse project direction/management ability.
• Able to function effectively and initiate action with limited direction or resources.
• Able to facilitate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and customers.
• Able to identify deficiencies and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Able to multi-task and perform leadership and/or staff-level functions in a clinical and/or non-clinical setting as required to meet service or support demands.