JOB SUMMARY

The Manager Invasive Cardiology with demonstrated operational management skills and expertise, plans, organizes, supervises and performs clinical activities associated with 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 relaxed.
• Ensures safe transportation for patients within the Medical Center. Ensures monitoring of patients during transport, as needed.
• Establishes staffing needs and scheduling requirements. Ensures adequate coverage, including on-call coverage.
• Hires, develops and evaluates Invasive Cardiology staff, to include terminations, if required. Interviews, trains, counsels staff.
• Establishes and implements ongoing Improving Organizational Performance programs to ensure compliance with hospital and applicable standards of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements.
• 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 to better serve customer needs and improve quality of services.
• Maintains effective communication system, including staff and management meetings, as well as required reporting.
• Manages the department's operating budgets, and prepares and examines various statistical and financial reports for internal and external use.
• Ensures adequate 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 tell appropriate team members for fixes.
• Ensures cardiac cath labs are cleaned and maintained according to Infection Control policies and Operating Safety procedures.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Requires thorough knowledge and ability to apply complex invasive cardiac and vascular values, instrumentation and techniques.
• Requires thorough knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; including early morning hours, and evening hours.
• Management skills necessary to plan, organize and direct operational and capital equipment activities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of team members and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven capabilities in time/project management, fiscal management, quality improvement, research, customer relations, radiation protection and safety, and infection control.
• Knowledge of the features, functions, technical operations, and troubleshooting processes for the imaging and hemodynamic systems in a Cardiovascular and Electrophysiology Labs.
• Knowledge and abilities required to oversee and perform quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

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 on position type and/or level

LOCATION/FACILITY:  Baylor Scott & White Health Centennial, Frisco, TX

SPECIALITY/DEPARTMENT PRACTICE:  Cardiology Cath Lab

SHIFT/SCHEDULE:  Full time days, Monday-Friday

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Bachelor's or 4 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
• CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
  • ACLS (ACLS): Must have 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), orCert Cardiac Device Spec (CCDS).

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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