Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab)

Three Crosses Regional Hospital • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

The Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory activities of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and associated cardiovascular procedural services at TCRH. The role oversees diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, peripheral vascular interventions, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency STEMI response processes, and related patient care services.

The Director develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and practices to support safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and optimal patient outcomes. The role requires knowledge of healthcare systems and the ability to interact with, relate to, work with, and support a diverse workforce, along with advanced clinical and leadership expertise in cardiovascular and procedural nursing.

The incumbent is expected to uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, act in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of cardiovascular clinical experience in a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care, or a related specialty.
• At least three years of progressive leadership or management experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.
• Meet all Employee Health Requirements.
• Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of New Mexico.
• BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist).
• Cardiovascular, Critical Care, or Nursing Leadership certification (CVRN, CCRN, PCCN, NE-BC, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the clinical, operational, financial, and regulatory activities of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and associated cardiovascular procedural services.
• Oversee diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, peripheral vascular interventions, hemodynamic monitoring, emergency STEMI response processes, and related patient care services.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and practices to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and optimal patient outcomes.
• Support the activities of a diverse workforce.
• Adhere to ethical and professional standards, act in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and support its mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

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