Director of Operations - Cardiovascular Services

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Ardmore seeks a dynamic Director of Operations to lead the cardiovascular service line in collaboration with physicians and the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

You will drive strategic alignment, business development, and operational leadership across both inpatient and outpatient services, including the Heart & Vascular Clinic, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Sonography, stress testing, and echo, focusing on efficiency and patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Five (5) years in operational management/leadership roles in healthcare.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead physician relations, business development and strategic alignment for the cardiovascular service line.
• Provide operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient services including Heart & Vascular Clinic, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Sonography, stress testing and echo.
• Oversee hospital/clinic operations, manage budgets, ensure compliance and promote patient-centered care.
• Track performance, report findings and drive process improvements aligned with Mercy's mission.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Budget management

Healthcare regulations

Process improvements

Patient-centered care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or master's degree in business/healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Mercy Hospital Ardmore is seeking a dynamic cardiovascular leader for a high-impact role with significant growth potential. This position partners closely with physicians and Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) to support a growing cardiovascular service line, including the expansion to two Cath Labs and the growth of a dedicated Cath Lab team. Responsibilities include physician relations, business development, strategic alignment, and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient services, including the Heart & Vascular Clinic, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Sonography, stress testing, and echo services, with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity.

Job Description Find your calling at Mercy! Mercy Hospital Ardmore is seeking a dynamic cardiovascular leader for a high-impact role with significant growth potential. This position partners closely with physicians and Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) to support a growing cardiovascular service line, including the expansion to two Cath Labs and the growth of a dedicated Cath Lab team. Responsibilities include physician relations, business development, strategic alignment, and operational leadership across inpatient and outpatient services, including the Heart & Vascular Clinic, Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Sonography, stress testing, and echo services, with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity. The Director of Operations is also responsible for overseeing the operations of hospitals and/or clinics, ensuring efficient service delivery and promoting a collaborative work environment. Key duties include implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, ensuring compliance, and enhancing patient experience. The role involves tracking performance, reporting, and driving process improvements, all aligned with Mercy's mission and vision.

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Five (5) years’ experience demonstrating capabilities and success applicable to the role. Demonstrated experience may be gained from prior operational management and/or leadership roles, through completion of college degrees, or a combination of applicable professional and educational experiences.

Skills, Knowledge Abilities

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic and analytical skills
• Financial acumen and budget management
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance
• Ability to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiencies
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare operations and patient-centered care practices
• Knowledge of resource management and continuous improvement methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, operations management, healthcare administration, or a related field.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in healthcare operations management. Proven track record in managing complex operations and leading teams to success.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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