Manager Cath Lab

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus seeks an experienced Cath Lab Manager to lead a high-volume interventional program across six cath labs, including pediatric capability. The role emphasizes engagement, safety, and operational excellence to support complex cases and ongoing clinical trials.

The position requires 5+ years in Cath Lab/IR, an Virginia RN license or equivalent, and current BLS/ACLS, with RCIS/RCES certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Cath Lab, IR, EP or critical care with interventional experience.
• RN licensed in Virginia or equivalent national credential, with ACLS/BLS current on start.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cath Lab department and drive engagement, accountability and safety.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, orientation and training for team members.
• establish education programs and competency frameworks for professional growth.
• Drive quality, patient safety and operational excellence in all labs.
• Identify and implement safety and workflow improvements and coordinate regulatory readiness.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to support interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Oversee policies and procedures and ensure ongoing compliance.

Skills

People leadership

Interventional cath lab

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Strategic planning

Education

Virginia RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

RCIS

RCES

Job description

Job Description

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for an experienced Cath Lab professional to lead our Fairfax Hospital Cath Lab

Schedule: 40 hours/week. Unit covers hours:24 x 7 (with elective cases during the hours of 7:00a – 7:00p)

Unit details:
We offer the full spectrum of interventional cardiology services for patients with advanced coronary artery disease including chronic total occlusion and CHIP procedures.

Our high-volume program, team approach, excellent outcomes and access to a broad array of clinical trials allows our program to take on the most high-risk and complicated procedures when indicated.

This unit is comprised of 6 Cath Labs (2 of which are brand new labs with a Pediatric focused lab) and the CVOR for our structural heart program. We average 25 cases per day (almost 5000 adult Cath cases last year).

We offer a full structural heart program, pediatric program, and latest procedures like Renal Denervation. Inova utilizes Rampart Radiation Protection system for team safety and wellbeing.

Cath Lab Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the overall people leader for the department, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and safety.
• Ensure effective recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and training processes that support team member success.
• Establish and maintain continuing education programs and competency frameworks that promote professional growth and excellence.
• Champion clear, consistent communication across the department and key stakeholder groups.
• Drive quality, patient safety, and operational excellence initiatives throughout the labs.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvement opportunities while supporting team members in addressing safety and workflow concerns.
• Build strong collaborative partnerships with organizational leaders and departments, ensuring active participation in interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Oversee the development, review, and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
• Lead efforts to sustain continuous regulatory compliance and year-round survey readiness.
• Provide strategic direction for departmental operations, workforce planning, and performance outcomes.

Cath Lab Manager Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

Cath Lab Manager Qualifications:

• 5 or more years’ experience in Cath Lab, IR, EP or Registered Nurse with 5 years’ experience in critical care with interventional experience.
• If Rad Tech, CV Tech or EP: must possess one: RCIS, RCES, RTRCV, RTRVI, RTRC and graduate of an accredited School of Cardiovascular Technology or Radiology Technology or equivalent education and experience.
• If Nurse: must be licensed to practice as RN in Commonwealth of Virginia as RN or possess one of the above registries, Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current BLS and ACLS through AHA required upon start

Cath Lab Manager Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience-ideally in Cardiac Cath Lab

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.