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Job Summary

The Supervisor, Cath Lab is responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe and effective patient care within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This role provides leadership, staff supervision, and development, ensuring the implementation of policies, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards. The Supervisor collaborates with clinical teams to maintain a positive work environment and supports patient care excellence.

Essential Functions

+ Assigns and manages patient cases and staff schedules throughout shifts to align staff competencies with patient needs and ensure continuity of care.

+ Provides clinical consultation and support to Cath Lab staff, overseeing clinical quality efforts, including audits of protocols and surgical processes.

+ Collaborates with the Cath Lab Manager/Director to maintain quality care standards as required by departmental protocols and regulatory agencies.

+ Assesses and adjusts staffing levels based on case load, patient acuity, and staff competencies, maintaining appropriate staff presence during high and low census periods.

+ Ensures availability and readiness of supplies, equipment, and stock; addresses equipment needs, failures, or inventory issues to minimize disruptions in patient care.

+ Supports the professional development of staff by identifying learning needs, collaborating with the preceptor team and clinical educator, and assisting with orientation and ongoing training.

+ Assists primary physicians in performing procedures, preparing equipment, reviewing patient history, and providing first-assist support during procedures.

+ Ensures complete, accurate, and timely post-procedure data documentation in alignment with Cath Lab and hospital protocols.

+ Evaluates new equipment, technology, and devices for clinical effectiveness, cost-efficiency, and patient outcomes; makes recommendations for equipment standardization and consolidation.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Associate Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, or a related field required

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, or a related field preferred

+ 2-4 years experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, OR, ER or CICU setting required

+ Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Strong leadership and team management skills.

+ Comprehensive knowledge of Cath Lab procedures, equipment, and patient care standards.

+ Ability to assess and respond to clinical needs in real time.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration.

+ Proficiency in maintaining accurate and compliant patient and procedural records.

+ Knowledge of quality assurance, regulatory requirements, and best practices in Cath Lab settings.

Licenses and Certifications

+ RCIS - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist required or

+ RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

+ BCLS - Basic Life Support required and

+ ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support obtained by the end of the month, after 90 days of hire or placement required

+ CVN - Cardiac Vascular Nurse preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.