Director / Cardiovascular Service Line

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its caregivers. That's why we're looking for health professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers 

POSITION SUMMARY: Director / Cardiovascular Service Line

• The Cardiovascular Service Line Director is responsible for the overall administration of Cardiac Services within the hospital through the implementation of strategic plans. The Service Line Director is expected to provide oversight in all areas of the service line, including but not limited to the operations, financial management, and regulatory agencies and designated accrediting bodies, leadership development, patient satisfaction, strategic planning, and market share growth of the services in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the hospital
• Cardiovascular Service Line Director directs the staff and programs of the Cardiac Cath labs, EP Lab, Echo Department, and CCR. The Cardiovascular Service Line Director will have matrix relationships with the cardiovascular nursing areas, ED, radiology, surgical services, cardiac rehab, and community outreach and will serve as point of contact for physicians as it relates to the service line
• Guides the staff in the implementation of current clinical evidenced based practices and maintains the associated competencies
• Directs staff regarding productivity and the cost-effective allocation of resources
• Understands and enforces all hospital and personnel policies and procedures
• Lead and/or serve on hospital committees, teams, and work groups as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

PROVISION OF SERVICES

• Demonstrates leadership in the provision of services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
• Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.
• Directs the daily operations and activities of the Cath Lab, EP Lab and CCR.
• Maintain accountability for overall processes affecting unit functioning by demonstrating improvement in at least one process or outcome annually with supportive documentation.
• Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Board of Nursing.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

• Exhibits effective leadership skills through planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating departmental functions in relation to the UHS and the NWTHS vision, mission, strategic goals and values and in accordance with The Joint Commission’s leadership standards

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Operates the department of responsibility to meet the fiscal goals of the organization. Implements value added programs and services. Manages the satisfaction of unit customers to include patients, families, employees and physicians through effective communication and appropriate responsiveness to identified issues.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related

services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or American Registry of Radiology Technologist or Comparable Healthcare Field
• Current license or permit to practice in the state of Texas
• Masters required
• Appropriate clinical experience (such as Cath Lab, EP lab and Cardiology)
• Minimum 5 years Cardiovascular Experience in Hospital capacity is required

DISCLAIMER
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

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