Physician, Pediatric Interventional Cath Lab - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Hartford is seeking an experienced individual to lead the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory operations, ensuring delivery of evidence-based patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The role involves performing interventional cardiology procedures and ensuring compliance with care standards.

The ideal candidate is an MD/DO with completed residency and fellowship training, along with board certification in Pediatric Cardiology. This opportunity offers significant involvement in quality improvement initiatives and training for medical fellows.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree, residency and fellowship required.
• Current state license to practice medicine, DEA, and CSR are mandatory.
• Interventional experience with adult congenital heart disease preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interventional cardiology procedures and manage patients.
• Collaborate with surgical teams for post-operative care.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and patient satisfaction standards.

Skills

Interventional cardiology procedures

Collaboration with APPs

Quality assurance

Training fellows and residents

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency and fellowship

Board certified in Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CCL) service operations. Leads in clinical practice and supports efficient evidence‑based patient care delivery. Integrates the Connecticut Children’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan into all aspects of invasive cardiology management, care environment management, regulatory/accreditation readiness, and standards compliance. The team works closely with the Medical Director of the Cath lab, Chief of Cardiology, Chief of Cardiac Surgery, and cardiology practice leadership to foster program success in quality, efficiency, cost, community awareness, and program integration throughout Connecticut Children’s. Supports collaboration with neighboring institutions (Hartford Hospital) to grow and advance interventional congenital cardiology. The invasive cardiologist reports to the Interventional Cath Lab Medical Director and, in the academic role, reports to the Chairman of Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties may include interventional cardiology procedures, central line placement, general pediatric cardiology procedures and management, collaboration with APPs, cardiology inpatient and outpatient encounters, electronic chart reviews, and student and trainee education.


• Collaborations with other adult partner institutions for congenital interventional cardiology (e.g., Hartford Hospital).


• Participate in quality assurance, risk management, and patient satisfaction programs pertaining to Connecticut Children’s.


• Assist Cath Lab Director and Division Chief with indirect oversight of Cath Laboratory and cardiology procedures staff, overall management of the cath lab (protocols/equipment, policies, etc.).


• Ongoing participation in interventional cardiology QI initiatives and the IMPACT registry.


• Collaborate with CT surgery and PICU for post‑operative cardiac management.


• Conduct training or assist in training fellows, interns, and resident physicians.


• Maintain timely and complete chart notes, reports, and communication with primary care and referring physicians and other relevant subspecialty physicians; maintain open and timely communication with patients, families, and guardians.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience Required: MD or DO degree, residency, and fellowship.


• License / Certification / Registration Required: Current state license to practice medicine, DEA, and CSR.


• Board Certification: BE/BC in Pediatric Cardiology.


• Education and/or Experience Preferred: Interventional experience with adult congenital heart disease.


• License / Certification / Registration Preferred: Board certification/eligibility in adult congenital heart disease.