Cath Lab Director

Community Health Systems; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Vision and Dental

401k match

Competitive Paid Time Off

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Key West is seeking a Director of Cardiovascular Services to oversee the Cath Lab and Respiratory Therapy operations. This role involves leadership, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or seven years of direct experience in lieu of degree.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in closely related field required.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Cath Lab operations ensuring patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize patient flow and resources.
• Oversee clinical performance metrics to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and participates in audits and accreditation processes.
• Leads staff education and development for the Cath Lab team.
• Maintains readiness for surveys, inspections, and documentation.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Healthcare software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Google platforms

Microsoft platforms

Healthcare software systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

The Director of Cardiovascualr Services is resposible for the overisght of Cath Lab and Respiratory Therapy department operations at Lower Keys Medical Center in Key West, Florida.

Benefits include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match, competative Paid Time Off, and more!

Job Summary

The Director, Cath Lab is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and management of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, including planning, organizing, and overseeing all administrative, operational, and clinical activities to ensure efficient and effective delivery of quality patient care. This role works closely with hospital leadership and cardiology teams to support excellence in patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and continuous process improvement within the Cath Lab department.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervision and Staff Management
  • 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.
• Strategic Planning and Financial Oversight
  • 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.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
  • 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.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Staff Responsibilities
  • May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or
• Seven (7) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of previous leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• 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
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

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Job Info

• Job Identification 142270
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 01/30/2026, 07:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 5900 COLLEGE RD, KEY WEST, FL, 33040, US