Manager, Cardiology

Adventist Health•Lodi, CA

About The Position

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast. Job Summary: Manages cardiology services. Oversees and allocates available resources for efficient and effective patient care. Provides input into patient care service decisions and ensures staff is informed and adheres to management and hospital-wide activities. Maintains 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the implementation of hospital philosophies, goals and regulatory standards. Leads by example, setting expectations, participating in developing plans and managing processes that measure the quality of the clinical areas. Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned personnel using both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, healthcare, business or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree: Preferred
Five years' technical experience: Preferred
One year's leadership experience: Preferred
Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Radiology Technician (RRT) licensure in state of practice: Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification: Preferred
Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB): Preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP): Preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises cardiology staff and employees.
Evaluates potential employee candidates and makes hiring decisions.
Keeps directors informed about assignments and workload.
Assists and supports directors with cardiology program management.
Assists with continuous quality improvement programs.
Monitors employee performance to ensure high quality services, in addition to efficient and effective work processes.
Implements performance improvement plans and corrective actions for personnel by issuing oral and written reprimands and suspensions, as necessary.
Recommends employment terminations, when necessary.
Completes employee performance appraisals and authorizes and assigns employee overtime when appropriate.
Ensures employees provided with, authorized to and permitted to take meal and rest periods.
Supervises cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation staff and employees.
Maintains effective written and verbal communications across the company and with patients, which includes producing required reports, forms, manuals and other required information.
Meets regularly with facility administrators, clinical staff, referral sources and business contacts.
Provides departmental clinical support, as licensure and competency capabilities permit.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.