Manager, Cardiovascular Services

Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:

• 100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
• Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
• Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
• Generous paid time off plans

Role Overview:

Alameda Health System is hiring! The Manager of Cardiovascular Services is Responsible for the overall administrative leadership of the cardiovascular services and other units as assigned; This includes but is not limited to clinic operations and non-invasive cardiovascular testing; partners with the department Director to develop and implement unit and service line goals; manages the overall operations; performs other duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: Following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. 

• Organizes, plans and supervises the daily activities of the Non-invasive Cardiac testing and associated clinics, oversees vascular non-invasive services contract; coordinates activities with other hospital departments; plans for the effective and efficient utilization of resources including equipment, supplies and subordinate personnel; assists in the development of policies and procedures related to the departments.
• Addresses issues raised by providers, staff, patients, and other internal/external customers suing LEAN and performance improvement principles; builds a culture of trust and collective problem-solving.
• Plans, organizes and manages the operations and activities of one or more health clinics or health programs, ensuring a strategy for future grown in alignment with the AHS vision, mission, and strategic plan; provides financial and management expertise - to ensure that all patients receive high quality, affordable and efficient care; responsible for the day-to-day activities related to access, efficiency, productivity, service experience, scheduling, billing, provider communication and quality.
• Promotes patient and staff satisfaction; regularly evaluates satisfaction survey results and addresses areas of improvement.
• Assigns, trains, mentors, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; hires and trains new employees; writes employee performance evaluations; 
• Coordinates technical performance and delivery of non-invasive cardiac care and other related studies; prepares budgets and determines staffing and training needs; compiles and prepares reports, statistics and records related to the operation of the department; attends meetings and serves on various committees as the representative of cardiology and ambulatory services.
• Ensures that staff information, CMEs, policies and procedures, protocols, etc. are updated annually to meet IAC requirements and that staff is updated on all IAC changes.
• Works with technical lead to evaluates existing technical problems, developing new procedures as required by technical advances or changing needs of the department; develops and implements operating policies and procedures, including safety standards for staff and protocols for emergency responses.
• Evaluates staff, provides feedback, documents, and directly monitors quality performance at each site.
• Maintains records on status of Non-invasive Cardiac Laboratory’s resources, equipment and supplies; directs and coordinates with vendors and other County departments the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of departmental equipment; prepares proposals/specifications and consults with management on the purchase of new equipment.
• Organizes and prepares IAC application to maintain an accredited status for adult echocardiography. Organizes all activities to maintain compliance with IAC.
• Prepares budgets related to departments, compiles and prepares reports, statistics and records related to the operation of the department. Manage revenue cycle operations related to departments including charge reconciliation, implementation of new services, etc.
• Coordinates in-service education and case reviews for staff cardiac sonographers concerning new methods and techniques that are to be incorporated into the echocardiography exam.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Public Health, Business, Sonography or related field. 

Required Minimum Experience: Five years’ experience in either an acute care hospital or ambulatory operations with a minimum of three years in a supervisory/leadership capacity. A masters or advanced degree may replace two years of either experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association. 

Preferred Education: Training at an approved school of Cardiovascular Technology is preferred. Advanced training in specialized cardiovascular technology.

Preferred License/Certifications: Either: 1) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS) Registration with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) OR CCI Certification, or 2) valid license to practice as a registered nurse in California, or 3) medical assistant certification from AHS approved list (see job description for medical assistant).