Chest Pain Coordinator (Big Sandy Region)

Responsibilities

• Assist and recommends protocols and guidelines for best practice treatment of cardiac patients across the continuum of care
• Oversees the tracking process for data related to throughput of the cardiac patients and provides data to the Chest Pain Committee to initiate changes as appropriate and to improve outcomes
• Completes annual education on process improvement and data utilization
• Steers the Chest Pain Committee in alignment with the overall facility strategic goals
• Works in a collegial manner with the Chest Pain Medical Director to ensure continuity in care of cardiac patients and quality outcomes
• Affords assistance in the development of strategic plans for the growth of Cardiology Services
• Collaborates with the Chest Pain Medical Director on educational offerings to peers and colleagues regarding ACS patient care protocols and management
• Participates in cardiac research studies as appropriate to facilitate care
• Collaborates with the quality coordinator to ensure metrics are in place to show continuous improvement in the care of the ACS patient and for data reporting
• Affords representation of the hospital at a local regional and national level related to best practices for ACS patients
• Speaks at educational conferences and becomes involved with the ACC Accreditation Services and Providers
• Affords assurance of compliance with all regulatory agencies and guidelines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health care field
• At least 3-5 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patient in either the ED, Cath Lab, ICU, or Telemetry Units