Director Cardiac Services

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual performance-based bonus

Employer-funded retirement

No-cost medical coverage

Flexible Time Away

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Director of Cardiac Services to build and lead a new cardiac program during its construction phase. You will oversee planning, staffing, education, and program development to meet regulatory standards for the Cath Lab/IR suites and future growth pathways.

With at least five years of hospital leadership experience, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, physicians, and staff, guiding service delivery, quality, and

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years in hospital or medical group leadership operations at the administration level.
• Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA preferred.
• Master’s Degree or other comparable Post Graduate Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight to the new cardiac services program, including program development and management.
• Serve as liaison between senior leadership, medical staff, nursing personnel, hospital employees and outside vendors.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure policies, procedures and practices meet accreditation and certification requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Staff development

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our Director Cardiac Services for Mercy Bakersfield Hospital, you will be tasked with a very exciting opportunity - to *spearhead the development of a cardiac services program* from the group up! We are presently in the construction phase for 3 Cath Lab/IR suites with completion expected in early 2027, and licensing for the space anticipated in March 2027. We will be looking to your expertise as we navigate the opening of this service line, and you will lead the efforts in planning, hiring and developing staff, creating educational and programmatic competencies, and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements for operating the Cath Labs. You will also help determine strategies and pathways for future growth and service development, such as adding diagnostics and EP.

Every day, you will provide operational oversight to this new service line, program development and management, and identify opportunities for growth within service delivery. This position will be a liaison and communications link between senior leadership, medical staff, nursing personnel, hospital employees and outside vendors. This position will be responsible for maintaining quality standards for the cardiac programs, maintaining current and accurate policies, procedures and practices pursuant to program accreditation and certification requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be an experienced manager, with a track record of success in mid to large sized hospitals overseeing cardiac services. You must be competent and confident, with excellent communication skills one‑on‑one and in front of groups, and will need to be well versed in strategy and program development.

We are offering *relocation assistance* to all hires who meet relocation eligibility requirements.

• Additional incentives* for this position include an *annual performance-based bonus *program, annual *employer-funded retirement contribution* (no employee contribution required), *no-cost medical coverage* for the employee, and a *Flexible Time Away *program.
• Job Requirements*Required Experience:
• Minimum five (5) years in responsible hospital or medical group leadership operations at the administration level required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cath Lab experience preferred.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA preferred.
• Master’s Degree or other comparable Post Graduate Degree preferred.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

*Pay Range*

$69.41 - $103.25 /hour