Director of Cardiovascular Services

Community Health Systems•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Director of Cardiovascular Services provides strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiovascular Laboratory, EKG, Echocardiography, and related departments at Turkey Creek Medical Center. The role oversees daily administrative, fiscal, and clinical operations to support high-quality patient care and compliance with guidelines, practices, and protocols. The Director works with interdisciplinary teams to promote efficient care delivery, patient safety, and desired clinical outcomes. The position leads departmental staff and operations, including scheduling, professional development, performance evaluations, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning. It also oversees compliance, quality assurance, clinical education, inventory, medication safety processes, billing charge-master accuracy, and evaluation of technologies intended to improve efficiency. The Director may work in a staff role when required and must meet the competencies for that role. This is a full-time position and is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure, or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) certification, is required.
A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; seven or more years of direct experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of experience in a closely related field is required for candidates with a bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience is preferred.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
Ability to foster teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
Ability to delegate, work effectively with others, manage tasks independently, and meet deadlines.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, where applicable.
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data-analysis tools.
For Arkansas: active, unencumbered Arkansas Registered Nurse licensure in accordance with the Arkansas Nursing Board Practice Act.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; immigration sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Three to five years of previous leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct daily cardiovascular services operations, maintaining high standards of clinical care, patient safety, and staff productivity.
Oversee inventory ordering, storage, and utilization of supplies and equipment.
Prepare, monitor, and analyze financial and operational data in relation to departmental budget goals.
Maintain the charge master, ensure accurate billing, and promptly address errors.
Monitor medication administration processes for safety-protocol compliance and address adverse drug reactions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve operational challenges and improve patient care delivery.
Develop and maintain compliance with clinical protocols, guidelines, and societal best practices.
Oversee education and training programs to maintain staff competency.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
Schedule employees to use resources effectively and consult leadership about potential staffing issues.
Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide feedback on staff performance and development.
Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategy, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
Monitor expenditures and support cost-effective service delivery.
Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to improve quality and efficiency.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
Follow established quality-control practices to support accuracy, consistency, and safety.
Coordinate with leadership teams to improve service delivery and stay current with industry advancements, technologies, and regulatory changes.
Perform staff-role duties when required and meet the competencies established for that job.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, comply with policies and standards, and perform other duties as assigned.