Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Supervisor of Non-Invasive Cardiology plans, organizes, and directs operational and financial activities of Non-Invasive Cardiology Department. Develops, recommends and implements policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Develops, recommends, implements and monitors capital and operating budgets. Supervises assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Plans, organizes and directs operational and financial activities of Non-Invasive Cardiology Department. Oversees staff engaged in non-invasive diagnostic testing for patients. Organizes laboratory staff and equipment in order to maximize efficiency.
Develops, recommends and implements policies, procedures, goals and objectives for department. Ensures compliance with applicable standards of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and other regulatory requirements. Initiates corrective action as needed.
Assesses patient needs for appropriate testing methodology. Contacts Physician to discuss any necessary changes in prescribed testing procedures. Coordinates scheduling of Laboratory procedures with Physicians.
Performs non-invasive tests to determine diagnosis as ordered by referring physician. Explains test procedure to patient and family. Determines appropriate positioning of patient and equipment in order to obtain graphic responses, and lifts and positions patient. Operates variety of specialized equipment in order to perform tests. Prepares test results and graphs for interpreting Physician evaluation. Provides preliminary interpretation of test results to referring Physician.
Interviews, hires, trains, counsels and evaluates staff, and recommends termination when necessary. Determines staffing needs and scheduling requirements, and coordinates with staff members, Physicians, and other departments as necessary.
Develops and implements in-service training and educational programs for staff.
Develops, recommends, implement, and monitors capital and operating budgets for assigned departments. Monitors expenses and explain variances. Prepares and analyzes various statistical and financial reports for internal and external use.
Ensures proper operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Directs, develops and performs research projects. Directs continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities in order to better serve customer needs and improve quality of services.

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 -
 Basic Life Support (BLS)

 ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT), Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS), Reg Diag Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), Reg Diag Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Tech (RVT): Must have at least ONE of the following:
Cert from the Amer Registry for Diagnostic Med Sonography(ARDMS),
-RDCS
-RDMS
-RVT

RCS from Cardio Credentialing Int'l(CCI)

ARRT-N from Amer Registry of Rad Tech(ARRT)

CNMT from Nuc Med Tech Cert Board(NMTCB).