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MANAGER OF CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORIES

Company: Cook County Health and Hospitals
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job Posting: Sep 12, 2024, 7:33:01 PM Closing Date: Ongoing Full-time Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit: None Posting Salary: Competitive Organization: Health and Hospital Systems Job Summary Under the direction of the Chair of the Division of Cardiology, the Manager of Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) and Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratories manages the invasive cardiac and EP services across Cook County Health (CCH). Supervises the clinical and nonclinical staff in the invasive cardiovascular laboratories, including cardiac cath and EP labs and hybrid room(s) and formulates and implements policies and procedures, supports quality improvement initiatives, reviews outcome measures, and initiates needed change. Oversees the implementation of various operational and quality improvement initiatives in the invasive areas which include, but are not limited to, cardiac cath, EP, structural, vascular, and hybrid procedures and other related clinical services across CCH. This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules. General Administrative Responsibilities Collective Bargaining

  • Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals.
  • Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings.
    Discipline
    • Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels.
    • Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
    • Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
      Supervision
      • Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
      • Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
        Management
        • Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success.
        • Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure.
        • Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
        • Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary.
          Typical Duties
          • Supervises nursing, technical, clerical, and other staff in the invasive cardiovascular services.
          • Assumes administrative functions of the operational and quality improvement initiatives in the invasive cardiology and electrophysiology areas.
          • Collaborates with appropriate area managers to implement the operational and quality improvement initiatives in invasive cardiology and electrophysiology services across CCH.
          • Interviews, hires, trains, and takes disciplinary action as necessary.
          • Educates staff to develop critical thinking skills aimed to improve patient safety, patient experience, quality of care, and operational efficiencies.
          • Establishes practice standards for superior patient care according to evidence-based guidelines.
          • Leads or supervises data collection for quality improvement initiatives throughout the Division of Cardiology.
          • Oversees data collection and submission to clinical data registries.
          • Facilitates clinical research activities in cardiac cath and EP laboratories.
          • Facilitates the implementation of hospital-wide innovations and quality improvement initiatives in cardiac cath and EP laboratories
          • Leads multidisciplinary teams of clinical and nonclinical personnel to improve quality of care, patients experience, and operational efficiencies.
          • Leads or assists in policy, protocol and guideline development.
          • Oversees regulatory compliance with requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and other regulatory bodies.
          • Participates in obtaining and maintaining laboratory accreditation from relevant accreditation bodies.
          • Participates or facilitates data submission to clinical or research registries.
          • Implements operational or systematic changes necessary to facilitate internal and external patient transfers and subsequent follow-up.
          • Acts as a liaison for Cardiology to implement systematic changes aimed at improving workflow and patient care.
          • Creates constructive partnerships with peers, providers, nursing, technical, administrative staff, and other departments to achieve positive clinical and service outcomes.
          • Coordinates patient care between Surgical Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Department, and Cardiology.
          • Serves as a liaison between cardiac cath/EP labs and other clinical services within and outside the division of cardiology, such as the non-invasive laboratories, specialty clinics, Emergency Department, Cardiovascular Surgery, Anesthesiology,
            Typical Duties continued
            • Communicates with and receives directive from relevant nursing chain of command and implement organizational nursing standards in cardiology areas.
            • Participates or facilitates quality improvement initiatives implemented or recommended by nursing leadership.
            • Performs, facilitates, or organizes educational and training activities for all staff in the cardiac cath/EP labs.
            • Ensures achievement and maintenance of core competencies for all staff in the cardiac cath/EP labs.
            • Oversees billing and revenue cycle activities in the cardiac cath/EP labs and hybrid room(s).
            • Oversees inventory and acts as a clinical liaison with supply chain for cardiac cath/EP labs and hybrid room (s).
            • Oversees contracting, pronouncement, and supply chain integrity in the cardiac cath/EP lab.
            • Oversees payroll activities of Cath/EP lab staff.
            • Performs annual evaluation of Cath/EP lab staff.
            • Performs other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.
              Minimum Qualifications
              • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (must provide official College transcripts at time of interview).
              • Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois (must provide at the time of interview).
              • Five (5) years of full-time nursing experience, required.
              • Three (3) years of full-time experience in procedural unit, laboratory (i.e., stress lab, Cath lab, epi), and/or operating room, required.
              • Two (2) years of full-time management and/or supervisory experience, required.
              • Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, (must provide at the time of interview)
                Preferred Qualifications
                • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Health Management (MHA), or Nursing Science (MSN) in nursing leadership from an accredited college or university
                • Three (3) years of full-time work experience in cardiac Cath or EP Lab
                  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
                  • Extensive knowledge base to support and educate staff on patient safety strategies
                  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all staff and a multicultural patient population
                  • Excellent program development, management, and leadership skills
                  • Strong customer service skills
                  • Compassionate
                  • Strong interpersonal skills
                  • Excellent phone and email etiquette skills with rapid response times
                  • Outstanding analytical, organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills
                  • Ability to perform accurate budgeting and accounting
                  • Ability to prioritize, plan, and organize projects and tasks
                  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast paced and stressful environment
                    Physical and Environmental Demands This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified. For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, Typical Duties are essential job functions. VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
                    • Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
                    • Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, Are you a Military Veteran?
                    • Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
                      OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing. If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference. VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW BENEFITS PACKAGE * Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Basic Term Life Insurance * Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time * You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) * 100% Tuition reimbursement for nursing-related programs For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ MUST MEET REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION *Degrees awarded outside the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. *Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen. *CCH is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Keywords: Cook County Health and Hospitals, Elgin , MANAGER OF CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LABORATORIES, Executive , Chicago, Illinois

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