Supervisor Cardiac Cath Lab

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary: 

The Supervisor of the Cath Lab is accountable for the supervision and performance of the Cath Lab daily operations, patient throughput, personnel, inventory management and ensuring compliance with standards of care for the designated service line (coronary, peripheral and EP).  Responsible for other duties delegated from the Director of the Cath Lab.  

Position Responsibilities: 

• Manages day to day operations of the Cath Lab including patient throughput, collaboration with physicians and the cath lab patient schedule.
• Responsible for the hiring, evaluating, performing disciplinary action, and coaching of the staff in conjunction with the Director of the Cath Lab.
• Oversees staff and “on call” schedule ensuring appropriate experience and skill mix for all shifts. 
• Maintains responsibility for ensuring properly functioning equipment and adequate supplies.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and communicates via occurrence reports or direct communication with Leadership Team.
• Participates in policy creation or revisions and staff compliance with the policies.
• Ensures quality control processes are completed per Lab and/or regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with Director of the Cath Lab on budget, new capital equipment planning and achieving productivity standards.
• Serves as a role model to staff by participation in cases or post cath recovery of patients.
• Participation on accreditation teams or other hospital committees. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Licensure: 

• RN license or Registered Cardiovascular Technologist or Graduate of an accredited institution of Radiology Technology. 

Minimum Experience: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of Cath Lab experience