Cardiac Cath Lab Manager

Job Summary and Qualifications

Nurse Manager assumes responsibility for the routine daily management and direction of operations in the cath lab.

BSN Required. Graduate from an accredited RN nursing program and documentation of 3 years of relevant work experience required. Leadership experience preferred. Must demonstrate knowledge and competence in basic invasive cardiovascular technology, i.e. EKG, patient assessment and management of care, etc. Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to function in the Cath Lab RN role.
• Cross trained for Clinical Director’s responsibilities, should the need arise.
• Manages to communicate and handle diverse age variations.
• Oversees ordering of all supplies necessary for the everyday operation of the cath lab.
• Meets with vendors to consider contracts, pricing, new technology, etc.
• Negotiates new contracts with product vendors.
• Supervises inventory control and par levels.
• Budget development review and feedback as required.
• Active participation in performance improvement.
• Maintains up-to-date logs for quality control monitors.
• Oversees JCAHO compliance of contracted services, i.e. laboratory, dietary, pharmacy, etc.

Personal Skills

• Able to explain all procedures to patients to help alleviate anxiety.
• Able to work within and manage a team environment with individuals having similar abilities and responsibilities.
• Able to handle emergency situations during high-risk procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to teach patients and staff.
• Able to interact with physicians during routine procedures, during emergencies and to assist with interpretation of and recording of data collected.
• Willing to assume “on call” assignments and return to facility within 30 minutes for emergency cases.
• Able to safely operate x-ray equipment.
• Able to be exposed to reasonable doses of radiation.
• Able to provide discretion and confidentiality in word and action.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Aurora offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.