Director Cath Lab
Palestine, Texas
Posted Oct 26 · 5 years of experience
- Unit and setting
- Cath-Lab
- License
- RN license RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And Check your license
- Certification
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And
- Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (Required)
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Required) And
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in cardiac cath lab or related cardiovascular field (Required) And
Preferred
- Education
- Master’s Degree Master’s Degree (Preferred)
- Experience
- Prior Experience in a leadership role in a clinical setting Prior Experience in a leadership role in a clinical setting (Preferred)
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
Original listing
Posted on Kindred Hospitals’ careers page.
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Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.
Job Summary
The Director of the Cath Lab leads the department in delivering exceptional interventional cardiology care. The role includes supervision of clinical performance, staffing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The director participates in procedures as needed, evaluates staff performance, manages departmental goals, and ensures operational efficiency. This position serves as a liaison between clinical staff, administration, and physicians to maintain high standards of patient care.
Essential Functions
Develops and implements departmental goals, strategies, and standards in alignment with clinical, legal, and regulatory expectations. Manages daily operations of the Cath Lab, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, and equipment readiness. Oversees employee performance, recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and continuing education initiatives.
Coordinates and leads quality improvement projects and performance metrics analysis. Prepares and monitors departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient resource utilization. Directs and evaluates inventory control, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
Collaborates with cardiologists and clinical teams to ensure continuity of care and procedural excellence. Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, policies, and hospital protocols. Provides training and mentorship to staff fosters a culture of professional growth.
Participates in procedures when needed as a scrub tech or assisting RN. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Strong clinical knowledge in cardiovascular diagnostics and interventional procedures. Excellent leadership and team development skills.
Familiarity with performance improvement, budgeting, and policy development. Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in conflict resolution and decision-making.
Ability to manage audits, compliance, and accreditation standards. Education Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or related field (Required) And Master’s Degree (Preferred) Licenses/Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of practice Upon Hire (Required) And BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire (Required) And ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (Required) Experience 5+ years of experience in cardiac cath lab or related cardiovascular field (Required) And Prior Experience in a leadership role in a clinical setting (Preferred)
What's around it?
Palestine, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,062/mo
- Household income
- $44,981/yr, all local households, not nurse pay