Cath Lab Manager - Hospital

Cardiovascular Institute of the South

$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Current professional clinical license or certification applicable to the candidate's discipline.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of Cath Lab or cardiovascular procedural experience.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience in a hospital or cardiovascular setting.
  • Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures, patient safety practices, and regulatory standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource utilization.
  • Provide clinical leadership and support to Cath Lab team members.
  • Ensure safe and compassionate care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures.
  • Coordinate staffing and manage coverage for procedures and emergencies.
  • Monitor department performance and quality metrics.
  • Develop and maintain departmental policies and clinical standards.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and patient-safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with cardiologists, nursing leadership, and physicians.
  • Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and develop action plans.
  • Manage departmental supplies, equipment, and expenses.
  • Recruit, onboard, and retain Cath Lab staff.
  • Identify educational needs and coordinate professional development.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
  • Respond to urgent cardiovascular cases as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Supportive work environment fostering teamwork and accountability.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the daily operations of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, including staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource utilization.
  • Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses, technologists, radiology staff, and other Cath Lab team members.
  • Ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
  • Coordinate staffing and ensure appropriate coverage for scheduled procedures, emergencies, and on-call needs.
  • Monitor department performance, quality metrics, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and patient-safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with cardiologists, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, physicians, and other hospital departments.
  • Participate in quality-improvement initiatives and develop action plans when performance or safety concerns are identified.
  • Manage departmental supplies, equipment, inventory, and operational expenses while supporting cost-effective practices.
  • Recruit, onboard, coach, evaluate, and retain Cath Lab staff.
  • Identify educational needs and coordinate orientation, competency validation, continuing education, and professional development.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
  • Respond to urgent and emergent cardiovascular cases as needed and ensure appropriate escalation of clinical concerns.
  • Maintain current knowledge of cardiovascular procedures, technology, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiologic Technology, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Current professional clinical license or certification applicable to the candidate's discipline.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of Cath Lab or cardiovascular procedural experience.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, or management experience in a hospital or cardiovascular setting.
  • Strong knowledge of cardiac catheterization procedures, patient safety practices, and regulatory standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to participate in or oversee an on-call/emergency coverage model as required by the hospital.


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