Director Cath Lab

Kindred Healthcare • Palestine, TX

5h

About The Position

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

Palestine Regional Medical Center is a 150-bed hospital in Palestine, Texas, providing inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services. The hospital has earned a Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related field (required).
• RN licensure in the state of practice or compact state licensure, upon hire (required).
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification, upon hire (required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, upon hire (required).
• At least 5 years of experience in a cardiac cath lab or related cardiovascular field (required).
• 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.
• Skills in conflict resolution and decision-making.
• Ability to manage audits, compliance, and accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Prior leadership experience in a clinical setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental goals, strategies, and standards aligned with clinical, legal, and regulatory expectations.
• Manage Cath Lab daily operations, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, and equipment readiness.
• Oversee employee performance, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and continuing education initiatives.
• Coordinate and lead quality improvement projects and analyze performance metrics.
• Prepare and monitor departmental budgets to promote fiscal responsibility and efficient resource use.
• Direct and evaluate inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with cardiologists and clinical teams to support continuity of care and procedural excellence.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, policies, and hospital protocols.
• Provide staff training and mentorship and foster a culture of professional growth.
• Participate in procedures when needed as a scrub tech or assisting RN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director