Lower Keys Medical Center · 11 hours ago
Director, Cath Lab
Key West, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expLower Keys Medical Center is seeking a Director of Cardiovascular Services to oversee the Cath Lab and Respiratory Therapy department operations. The role involves leadership, management, and direction of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Directs daily operations of the Cath Lab, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality and patient-centered care
Partners with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, nursing leaders, and other departments to optimize patient flow, procedure scheduling, and utilization of lab resources
Oversees clinical performance metrics and implements data-driven strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce procedural delays, and enhance throughput
Collaborates with Quality, Risk Management, and Infection Prevention teams to maintain compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory bodies
Develops and implements staff education programs in collaboration with clinical educators to ensure ongoing competency and professional development within the Cath Lab team
Monitors and evaluates patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and physician feedback to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Serves as the primary liaison to hospital administration and medical staff, providing updates on departmental performance, strategic initiatives, and resource needs
Leads department readiness for surveys, inspections, and audits; ensures compliance documentation is complete and up to date
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Complies with all policies and standards
Provides leadership, mentorship and professional development opportunities for departmental staff
Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with leadership on any potential staffing issues
Conducts performance evaluations, sets goals and provides feedback to staff on their performance and development
Collaborates with hospital leadership to set the strategic direction for the department, including budgeting, resource allocation and long-term planning
Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services
Evaluates and implements new technologies to enhance operational efficiency
Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and protocols to optimize quality and overall efficiencies
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies. May oversee the accreditation process with relevant agencies ensuring that services meet or exceed industry standards
Participates in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable
Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety
Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery
Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes
May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure or equivalent clinical certification required or
RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required or
ARRT Radiography Certification in Cardiac Interventional Radiography or Vascular Interventional Radiography required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders
Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable)
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred
CCVP - Certified Cardiovascular Catheterization Professional preferred
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k match
Competative Paid Time Off
And more!
Company
Lower Keys Medical Center
Lower Keys Medical Center is licensed as a 167-bed acute care hospital and is accredited by The Joint Commission, the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in echocardiography, the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center and by the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Clay
CEO
Elizabeth Hume
Interim Chief Nursing Officer
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