JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor Invasive Cardiology plans, organizes, supervises and/or performs clinical duties in the delivery of quality care to adults and geriatric patients undergoing invasive cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures in the Heart Center. Using a high degree of professionalism, plans, implements and evaluates inpatient and outpatient care programs to assure an effective continuum of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Ensures quality care and testing of patients by following established guidelines of performance. Plans, organizes, supervises and/or performs clinical duties for Cardiac Catheterizations, Temporary Pacemaker Insertions, Intra-aortic Balloon Insertions, Electrophysiology, Ablations ICD Implantations, Brachytherapy, AAA, Stent Placements, and noninvasive procedures.

• Performs pre and post procedure care. Collects and prepares catheterization data for procedures. Prepares and orients patients for all catheterization procedures, and answers related questions to make patient comfortable. Provides safe transportation for patients within the Medical Center. Ensures monitoring of patients during transport, as needed.

• Determines staffing needs and scheduling requirements. Coordinates scheduling with staff members, Physicians, and other departments as necessary to ensure adequate coverage, including on-call coverage. Recommends for hire, development and evaluation Invasive Cardiology staff. May participate in interviewing, training, counseling staff.

• Establishes and implements ongoing Improving Organizational Performance programs. Ensures compliance with hospital and the Joint Commission & OSHA standards to increase compliance and safety. Initiates corrective action as needed. Maintains current and complete policies and procedures manuals. Implements and enforces radiation safety of the department including participating on the Radiation Safety Committee.

• Directs continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities in order to better serve customer needs and improve quality of services.

• Maintains effective communication system, including staff and management meetings, as well as required reporting.

• Monitors operating budgets for the department, including expenses, and explains variances. Prepares and analyzes various statistical and financial reports for internal and external use.

• Conducts inventory of and order catheterization labs supplies. Ensures procedure rooms are adequately stocked and pharmaceuticals are rotated and maintained in a secure area.

• Performs routine calibration and maintenance of complex equipment and notify appropriate personnel for repairs. Ensures cardiac cath labs are cleaned and maintained according to Infection Control policies and Operating Safety procedures.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular principles, instrumentation and techniques.

• Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule; including early morning hours, and evening hours.

• Possess a personal interest in primary and secondary cardiac prevention and promote a positive image in the community to market health promotion.

• Basic medical terminology knowledge pertaining to heart disease.

• Must exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry.

BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Associate's

• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - ACLS (ACLS): ACLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.

• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS in 30 days of hire or transfer.

• ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R), Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS), Cert EP Specialist (CEPS), Medical Radiologic Tech (MRT), Reg Cardio Electrophysiology (RCES), Reg Cardiovascular Invasive Sp (RCIS): Must meet one of the following:

• American Registry of Radiologic Tech(ARRT-R) and MRT thru TX Medical Board, or

• Cardio Invasive Spec(RCIS), or

• Reg Cardiac Electro Spec(RCES), or

• Cert Electro Spec(CEPS), or

• Cert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).