Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Manager

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Jabez Corner (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Plymouth, MA is seeking an experienced leader to manage the Non-invasive Cardiology department. You will oversee operations, guide staff, and coordinate service delivery across Echocardiography, Vascular Ultrasound, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, and EKG/ECG.

The role includes budgeting, vendor coordination, staffing, training, and ensuring compliance with Joint Commission and ICAEL/ICAVL standards to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with progressive responsibilities.
• ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS certification required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and clinical quality of the non-invasive cardiology department.
• Direct workflows for Echocardiography/TEE, Vascular Ultrasound, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring and EKG/ECG.
• Develop and monitor annual budget; manage inventory and expenses; oversee capital purchases.
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, nursing and leadership; staff scheduling and productivity.
• Hire, onboard, train, supervise staff; ensure competencies and credentials; ensure Joint Commission & ICAEL/ICAVL compliance.

Skills

LEAN methodology

Staff scheduling

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

ARDMS RDCS or CCI RCS

Tools

PACS/CPACS

Job description

Plymouth, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.40hpw; Day ShiftJob Description:Provides operational oversight, professional guidance, and direction to the Non-invasive cardiology team, ensuring services are provided efficiently and effectively to our patients. Regularly reviews and revises, as necessary, relevant standards and ensures services performed comply with all hospital, system, and regulatory agency standards. Coordinates provision of services with other nursing and medical functions and serves as a technical resource for departmental personnel. As an expert in the assigned area, serves as a resource person to staff and physicians.Duties/Responsibilities:Assumes responsibility for the for the daily operations, clinical quality and personnel management of the non-invasive cardiology department.Directs the workflows for Echocardiography/TEE, Vascular Ultrasound, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring, and EKG/ECG services.Develops and monitors the annual operational budget (including expense and revenue target variances), manages inventory and supply costs, ensures appropriate charge capture, submits recommendations for capital equipment purchases and manages all assigned resources including FTEs.Coordinates care delivery with cardiologists, nursing and clinical leadership.Directs the daily inpatient, outpatient and emergent care scheduling and staff workflow by actively managing appointment schedules, staffing productivity and exam order queues.Hires, onboards, trains, evaluates, counsels and schedules technical staff, including Cardiac Sonographers and EKG Technicians.Ensures that staff maintain required competencies and credentials.Maintains compliance with Joint Commission standards and leads the accreditation processes for ICAEL/ICAVL (IAC). Establishes and monitors quality assurance metrics for diagnostic reporting.Coordinates preventative maintenance, repair and software updates of ultrasound machines and related PACS/CPACS equipment.Works with hospital associated cardiology offices to build synergies, efficiencies and teamwork between cardiologist practices and the hospital. Supports referring physician practices and partners with these practices to build business relationships.Manage patient flow using LEAN methodology to evaluate waste/wasted time and re-work.Perform payroll duties and creates/distributes staff schedules.Promote teamwork within the department and across all organizational service lines.Ensure proper clinical documentation with consistent documentation reviews and ensures that exam interpretations are completed in timely manner.Coordinates/provides unit-based competencies and education.Utilizes appropriate practice standards to direct staff.Actively participates in information system and equipment upgrades as well as vendor supplied equipment and services.Leads and participates in quality improvement utilizing recognized guidelines to improve patient outcomes.Develops and directs the orientation and clinical education programs for the department.Contributes to the development and implementation of system policies.Serves as a professional role model and mentor to staff.It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.Education/Experience Required:Bachelor’s Degree Required; progressive responsibilitiesPreferred: 3 years of management experienceRegistration/Certification:Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) registered certification as a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS); or Current Cardiac Credentialing International (CCI) registered certification as a Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)Physical/Environmental RequirementsThis job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, and standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs. and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.Application Instructions: Applicants will only be considered for the specific Job Posting to which they apply. If there are multiple Job Postings for the same or similar role, applicants must apply separately to each posting to ensure consideration.Pay Range:$120,000.00 USD – $140,000.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: CardiologyPay Range: $120,000.00 USD - $140,000.00 USDFLSA: ExemptReq ID: JR105198