Director-Cath Lab

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine Regional Medical Center is seeking a Director of the Cath Lab to lead interventional cardiology care. The role involves supervising clinical performance, managing departmental goals, and ensuring efficient operations.

The ideal candidate must possess a nursing degree, state licensure, and 5+ years of experience in a cardiac cath lab. Leadership skills and a commitment to quality improvement are essential. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cardiac cath lab or related cardiovascular field.
• Prior experience in a leadership role in a clinical setting.
• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements departmental goals and standards.
• Manages daily operations of the Cath Lab including workflow and staffing.
• Oversees employee performance, recruitment, and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical knowledge in cardiovascular diagnostics and interventional procedures

Leadership and team development skills

Performance improvement and budgeting

Effective communication

Conflict resolution and decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field

Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Director of the Cath Lab leads the department in delivering exceptional interventional cardiology care. The role includes supervision of clinical performance, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The director participates in procedures as needed, evaluates staff performance, manages departmental goals, and ensures operational efficiency. This position serves as a liaison between clinical staff, administration, and physicians to maintain high standards of patient care.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements departmental goals, strategies, and standards in alignment with clinical, legal, and regulatory expectations.
• Manages daily operations of the Cath Lab, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, and equipment readiness.
• Oversees employee performance, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and continuing education initiatives.
• Coordinates and leads quality improvement projects and performance metrics analysis.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient resource utilization.
• Directs and evaluates inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborates with cardiologists and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care and procedural excellence.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, policies, and hospital protocols.
• Provides training and mentorship to staff fostering a culture of professional growth.
• Participates in procedures when needed as a scrub tech or assisting RN.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Expectations

• Strong clinical knowledge in cardiovascular diagnostics and interventional procedures.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Familiarity with performance improvement, budgeting, and policy development.
• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Ability to manage audits, compliance, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Required).
• Master’s Degree (Preferred).

Licenses/Certifications

• RN – Registered Nurse – State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice (Upon Hire, Required).
• BCLS – Basic Life Support (Upon Hire, Required).
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Upon Hire, Required).

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cardiac cath lab or related cardiovascular field (Required).
• Prior experience in a leadership role in a clinical setting (Preferred).