Cardiology Manager manages the cardiology department services and staff. Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations, including quality control, patient safety and regulatory compliance. Being a Cardiology Manager implements strategies and programs to deliver new technologies and services and to enhance the level of care available to patients. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Cardiology Manager typically reports to a director. The Cardiology Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Cardiology Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
.GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under general supervision assists senior staff with the preparation and testing of a
variety of complex cardiac diagnostic procedures. Prepares and operates specialized
cardiac monitoring equipment. Provides health screening, patient motivation, cardiac
rehabilitation sessions, therapeutic treatment, and education for patients. Under the
immediate direction of the manager and medical director, and with minimal daily
supervision, responsible for planning, coordinating, instructing and monitoring the
clinical weight management program services to small groups and individuals.
Participates in the development and implementation of individual weight loss plans, and
record keeping processes.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists physicians/Ph.D.’s with the preparation and execution of a variety of complex
cardiac diagnostic procedures; including cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Includes
form completion and data entry as necessary.
2. Obtains comprehensive medical history including risk factor stratification, medication
list, and patient’s symptoms. Obtains signed consent for cardiac rehabilitation and
stress testing services. Provides program and discharge instructions to patients.
3. Assesses and prepares patient for noninvasive testing. This could include the review
of lab results, accuracy of physician order, and patient status. Determines proper
location of electrodes, prepares skin for placement and attaches electrodes.
4. Completes daily calibration of the indirect calorimeter and troubleshoots as
necessary.
5. Obtains vital signs, blood glucose, and electrocardiograms as needed during various
procedures. Monitors for any abnormalities pre-procedure, during procedure, and
post-procedure. Communicates medical concerns directly to the patient’s physician.
6. Implements appropriate emergency care according to ACLS protocol and standing
orders; including administration of Aspirin and Nitroglycerine as clinically indicated.
7. Assesses and then individualizes cardiac rehabilitation program for all Phase II and
Phase III cardiac patients, including patients with complex etiologies, mechanical
ventricular assist devices, bariatric patients, cancer patients, and pre- and postheart transplant patients. Performs exercise tolerance tests for all of the above
cardiac patients. Generates exercise prescriptions, develops, revises, and follows
through on individual treatment plans, and supervises exercise sessions. Provides,
plans, evaluates patient progress and provides feedback to the referring physician
throughout the rehabilitative program or as often as needed.
8. Conducts individual and group educational sessions pertaining to cardiology/risk
factor management topics.
9. Replenishes supplies and cleans equipment at the end of each shift.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology/Science or Biomedical field.
Four months’ experience preferred in a cardiac or similar clinical setting.
Mandatory Competency exam completion and pass.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current BLS-C required and Advanced Cardiac life Support Certification (ACLS)
required within 1 year of hire.
ACSM Certification as Clinical Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise
Physiologist (RCEP) preferred.
ABILITIES/SKILLS
Communication and interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively interact with
patients and other clinical professionals.
Prepare presentations and perform competent public speaking in a variety of
settings as a representative of HFHS.
Ability to be effective in stressful situations.
Must be able to conduct exercise program using general exercise equipment, as well
as conducting a variant of Physical (PA) classes is desirable.
Personal qualities including high level of social sensitivity, strong organizational
skills, excellent telephone communication skills, flexibility, initiative, self-directed
work ethic, and team-player.
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