Cardiology non-imaging supervisor

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$33.63 - $43.94
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job) Oversees and performs various cardiac diagnostic non-imaging testing procedures, including EKG, monitoring and stress testing, in order to provide physician with accurate and high-quality diagnostic studies. Completes all ancillary and clerical tasks to ensure efficient and compliant departmental operations. Oversees technical quality of cardiac diagnostic testing assuring testing is performed in accordance with department protocols and provides technical education and oversight of cardiac non-imaging staff to assure excellent technical quality of studies and procedures performed. Directs day-to-day operations in cardiopulmonary and staffs accordingly as procedure volume dictates. Performs various cardiac diagnostic testing procedures, including EKG and stress testing, in order to provide physician with accurate, high-quality studies. Oversees quality within the cardiopulmonary diagnostic areas to assure compliance with established hospital and accreditation standards. Manages CV PACS system. The cardiopulmonary supervisor role facilitates technical case review and ongoing technical education for staff and completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: High School diploma or equivalent, certification in Cardiopulmonary Technology, Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT). Experience: Three years cardiac diagnostics experience in an acute care hospital or cardiologist's office. Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider Knowledge and Skills: Able to operate and manage all cardiac testing systems and devices. Special Training: Experience in non-invasive cardiac stress testing and electrocardiography (EKG). Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to instruct others and provide meaningful learning experiences. Usual Work Day: 8 Hours Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? Yes • Directs day-to-day operations in cardiac diagnostic non-imaging testing and staffs accordingly as procedure volume dictates. • Oversees and assists with complex diagnostic procedures. Plans and participates in training and evaluation of cardiopulmonary staff members. • Adheres to department policies and protocols ensuring all examinations are optimized for physician interpretation. • Performs cardiac diagnostic non-imaging testing duties including all testing procedures, ECG/Event monitor processing and management of the ECG management system as assigned. • Completes staffing schedules and performs time and attendance functions accurately and timely. Assigns staff as needed to cover all clinical areas in collaboration with other department supervisors. Demonstrates fiscal responsiveness in staffing and supply ordering practices. Flexes staffing down as appropriate when procedure volume decreases. Discourages the use of overtime to fill PTO requests. • Performs diligent supply-chain-management to prevent overstocking, ordering errors, or wasteful use of linens and disposable supplies. • Maintains CV PACS system and serves as system administrator. • Completes all ancillary and clerical tasks to ensure efficient and compliant hospital operations. Oversees quality for cardiac diagnostic non-imaging testing services to assure compliance with established hospital and accreditation standards. • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of cardiopulmonary principles and theory, anatomy and pathology and the most appropriate instrument settings, technique and positioning to obtain optimal recordings and outcomes. • Oversees staff to assure appropriate patient preparation including lead placement and cardiac monitor hook-up during stress testing, electrocardiogram, pacer programming, and Ambulatory BP monitoring , Holter and event-monitoring. • Safely operates all patient testing equipment assuring patient safety at all times. Assures patient safety during transfer in and out of wheelchairs, stretchers and beds and during testing. • Retrieves patient files for all previously seen patients and combines with accurately labeled paperwork. • Communicates significant findings to physician and/or nurse during patient interview, preparation and during testing procedure. Participates in Universal Protocol patient identification and time-out as appropriate. • Logs and charges all procedures performed accurately and routes studies to the appropriate physician for interpretation in a timely manner. Immediately notifies referring physician with preliminary results upon identification of potentially critical findings or STAT examination. • Assists with other cardiac diagnostic non-imaging testing procedures as appropriate including processing for CV PACS and EKG management system. • Adheres to department regulatory standards. • Maintains constant readiness for DNV/DHSS/CMS as measured by self-assessment against standards. • Assures that all staff comply with established standards and reports findings to Administrative Director as appropriate. Performs quality assurance monitoring and environmental monitoring in compliance with accreditation standards. Reports significant findings to Administrative Director for follow-up. • Performs other duties as decided cooperatively with Administrative Director. • Participates actively in committees or teams as directed. Covers cross-campus in supervisory or clinical expert role as directed.
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation