Cath & Electrophysiology Lab Manager - Days

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

generous paid time off

paid parental leave

Associate Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine’s Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham is seeking an experienced leader to plan, direct, and optimize daily operations of the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratories.

You will partner with physicians and nursing leadership to deliver patient-centered care, drive throughput, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires 3 years in a Cardiac Cath Lab or cardiovascular area, 1 year in leadership, and experience with budgeting, staffing, quality

Qualifications

• RN Candidate with BSN preferred and current RN license in Alabama.
• Cath Lab Technologist Candidate requires RCIS or ARRT with cardiovascular experience and relevant BLS/ACLS.
• Experience in budgeting, staffing, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational and clinical leadership for daily functions of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Electrophysiology Laboratory, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care and regulatory compliance.
• Leads and develops departmental staff by recruiting, hiring, coaching, mentoring, evaluating performance, promoting engagement, and supporting orientation and professional development.
• Manages departmental operations and resources, including staffing, scheduling, call coverage, productivity, budgeting, capital planning, supply utilization, inventory management, and labor expenses to achieve goals.
• Drives quality, safety, and performance improvement by monitoring outcomes, metrics, patient satisfaction, regulatory readiness, and process improvement.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow and procedural efficiency across the Cardiovascular Service Line.
• Supports growth by evaluating new technologies and implementing best practices to improve operations and access.
• Analyzes data to identify trends, develop action plans, and ensure accountability.
• Performs other leadership responsibilities as assigned, including committees and on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staffing

Communication skills

Education

RN Candidate with BSN preferred

Cath Lab Technologist Candidate: Associate degree or higher

Tools

RCIS certification

ARRT certification

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Schedule: Days
• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

The Cardiac Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent’sBirminghamprovides expert cardiac carein an outpatient settingutilizingcutting-edgetechnologywith three fully equippedcathlabs and two non-invasive labs.Weoffer a range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, including procedures like heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), as well as advanced imaging

Job Description

Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the daily clinical, operational, and financial activities of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Electrophysiology Laboratory. Ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care through effective leadership, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, staff development, and operational excellence. Partners with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, improve throughput, and support strategic initiatives across the Cardiovascular Service Line.

1. Provides operational and clinical leadership for the daily functions of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Electrophysiology Laboratory, ensuring safe, efficient, patient-centered care and compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and evidence-based practice.
2. Leads and develops departmental staff by recruiting, hiring, coaching, mentoring, evaluating performance, promoting engagement, and supporting orientation, competency validation, continuing education, and professional development.
3. Manages departmental operations and resources, including staffing, scheduling, call coverage, productivity, budgeting, capital planning, supply utilization, inventory management, and labor expenses to achieve operational and financial goals.
4. Drivers quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives by monitoring clinical outcomes, operational metrics, patient satisfaction, regulatory readiness, and process improvement efforts to enhance quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
5. Collaborates with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient flow, procedural efficiency, service delivery, and strategic initiatives across the Cardiovascular Service Line.
6. Supports the growth and advancement of cardiovascular services by participating in strategic planning, evaluating new technologies, implementing best practices, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance and patient access.
7. Analyzes operational, financial, and quality data to identify trends, develop action plans, ensure accountability, and achieve departmental and organizational performance objectives.
8. Performs other leadership responsibilities as assigned, including participation in hospital committees, administrative on-call responsibilities, and organizational initiatives in support of UAB St. Vincent's mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• RN Candidate:
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 6-months.
• Cath Lab Technologist Candidate:
  • Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification or Registered Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with cardiovascular experience.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 6-months.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• RN Candidate
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Cath Lab Technologist Candidate
  • Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, or related healthcare field required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Management, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years of progressive experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory or Cardiovascular procedural area required, five (5) years preferred.
• One (1) year of leadership experience required, three (3) years preferred.
• Experience with structural heart, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, and/or interventional cardiology procedures preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, staffing, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance preferred.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.