Associate Director Non Invasive Cardiology

Associate Director, Non-Invasive Cardiology And Cardiac Rehab

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This is a full-time position scheduled 40 hours a week. The associate director will be responsible for leading staff, growth of the specialties, managing schedules, productivity ratios, and financial and personnel management for the Non-Invasive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehab department (Echo, EKG, & the Cardiac Procedure Unit where they do TEEs, cardioversions, stresses, tilt table tests, loops, and CPET). There are 37 direct reports (Cardiac Sonographers, EKG Techs, RNs, Exercise Physiologists, PCA's).

Preferred candidate should have a bachelors degree, at least 5 years of recent hospital experience as a Cardiac Sonographer, RDCS or RCS, along with previous Supervisor/Management Experience.

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY This position provides clinical leadership, and financial and personnel management for the Non-Invasive departments in Cardiac Services. Supervises employees, and participates in selection, orientation, counseling and evaluation of staff. Additionally, participates in quality improvement processes and monitors patient outcomes in the departments.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Provides and/or facilitates patient flow for the departments and serves as a resource to employees for clinical and managerial support; assumes responsibility for direct patient care as necessary.
2. Leads change by developing, implementing and evaluating quality and process improvement initiatives of the department in conjunction with the director. Seeks and utilizes input from staff and physicians and oversees change implementation. Ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
3. Facilitates communication of system, regional, facility and department initiatives.
4. Manages and develops the operational and capital budgets and use of associated resources.
5. Assures the development of staff leadership through the design of effective shared leadership models and supports career advancement opportunities. Functions as a role model and encourages staff to participate in their own development.
6. Serves as a resource to patients, families, physicians and staff in facilitating medical and nursing care through the utilization of appropriate resources. Assists in interpreting applicable policies and regulatory guidelines in the clinical settings. Mentors staff to increase clinical and critical thinking and problem solving skills. Includes responsibility for providing safe and cost effective care and attention to patient satisfaction and customer service.
7. This position functions as a leader, resource and mentor, ensuring patient care and operations are efficient, accurate and uninterrupted for the assigned departments. This position has freedom to determine how best to accomplish functions within established procedures. Contacts include facility staff, patients and their families, physicians and their office staff, regulatory agencies and various community personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires a Bachelor's Degree in related Health Care field or equivalent experience. Certification for BLS is required. Five years recent cardiac/pulmonary rehab and/or Non-Invasive CardioVascular Testing experience in a hospital setting required or a reasonable combination of education and experience. Previous supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective communication and working relationships with staff, physician, patients and their families.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's or RN with Bachelor's degree. Previous experience working in a hospital setting where diagnosis and interventional procedures performed. ACLS certification. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.