Director of Cardiovascular Services
Location: Kansas City Missouri
Description: USr Healthcare is employing Director of Cardiovascular Services right now, this position will be placed in Missouri. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Founded more than 125 years ago by German physicians, Research Medical Center is a 511-bed facility and has become one of the crown jewels in the HCA MidAmerica Health System.! Located in the heart of Kansas City, Research Medical Center is among the only tertiary care centers serving Kansas City proper. Over the past century, this institution has built a tradition of serving residents in Kansas City and a 150-mile surrounding region with exceptional patient care and leading technology. Positioned on 60 acres, the campus is home to hospital, medical buildings, Research College of Nursing, and Research School of Nuclear Medicine in addition to the Radiology School. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the highest national healthcare governing body, and with being one of twelve Level 1 Trauma Centers in Missouri, Research Medical Center provides a wide variety of services and specialties including â€" a Cancer Center, Transplant Institute for kidney and pancreas transplants, Certified Stroke Center, and an award winning Cardiovascular Department.
Research Medical Center is in search of an Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Serv! ices.
The Administrative Director facilitates the int! egration and teamwork of all Cardiovascular Departments (Cardiology, Cath Lab, EP Lab, ECHO, Heart Failure, and Outreach) for optimal care of patients. The Administrative Director works in conjunction with the facility administrative staff, the Cardiovascular Services Medical Director and the cardiac physicians to ensure the highest level of care for patients, and ensures that all services provided meet all regulatory requirements and guidelines. The Admin Director works with physicians to adopt and incorporate quality initiatives, understand economic considerations, and increase physician/hospital alignment. The Admin Director is responsible for development of strategic and tactical plans to maximize the effectiveness of Cardiovascular services at the facility to align with HCA initiatives. This includes budget planning and management (capital and operational). The Admin Director will continue to develop product line and continue to work on expanding the business. Specific! duties will include physician recruitment, business development, and marketing & sales. The director is responsible for the integration of the cardiology medical practices with the inpatient services. Operational responsibilities also include STEMI status for Cardiology and working collaboratively with other HCA facilities.
CARDIOVASCULAR PROGRAM
Our cardiovascular team provides a full range of services, from the most advanced diagnostics to the latest treatments and surgeries. Our caring and compassionate team includes highly qualified nurses, technologists and clinical ancillary staff members who are dedicated to providing specialized cardiovascular care.
The Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services will oversee the operation of the cardiovascular service line which includes:
Accredited Chest Pain Center
Research Medical Center delivers door-to-balloon times that exceed national guidelines and is one of the top hospi! tals in Kansas City for heart attack care.
Our Chest Pain Center is! accredited by the National Society of Chest Pain Centers and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Emergency Department.
The region’s first Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certified Advanced Heart Failure Program, which provides our patients with the following services:
Discharge and transition of care planning
Timely phone follow up
Outpatient clinic
Enhancement of self-care skills through education, support and counseling
Non-Invasive Diagnostic Services
Echocardiography: ICAEL Accredited Echocardiography Lab, accredited in: Adult Transthoracic; Adult Transesophageal; Adult Stress Echo.
Diagnostic Vascular: Icavl Accredited Vascular Lab: Accredited In: Extracranial Cerebrovascular; Peripheral Venous; Peripheral Arterial
Electrocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Cardiac Nuclear Stress Testing, Tilt Table Testing
Invasive Cardiovascular Services
Our 2 cardiovascular la! boratories feature state-of-the-art equipment and bring the latest technological advances in cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional treatment to our patients. A third hybrid OR/Cath Lab is in development.
Cardiac Procedures:
Left and Right heart catheterization
Coronary angiography/angioplasty/stenting
Coronary pressure measurement (FFR)
Coronary thrombectomy
Left ventricular assist device insertion (IABP / Impella)
Intravascular ultrasound
ericardiocentesis
ASD and PFO closure device implantation
Peripheral Vascular Procedures: Cardiologists and vascular surgeons perform diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures including the following:
Peripheral, carotid and renal angiography
Venography / IVC filter placement
Transcatheter therapies including embolization, thrombolysis, angioplasty and stenting
Atherectomy
Electrophysiology Services
Our EP Lab f! eatures a biplane xray system, and advanced mapping systems to provide ! treatment of patients with complex cardiac rhythm disturbances and conduction defects.
Pacemaker implantation
Automated internal cardioverter defibrillator implantation (AICD)
Bi-ventricular pacemaker implantation / cardiac Resynchronization therapy (CRT)
Diagnostic electrophysiologic studies
Radio frequency ablations(including Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Highly qualified cardiac rehab specialists provide our patients with individualized care immediately after a cardiac event. This care continues through the patient’s transition to healthy living with our Outpatient Secondary Prevention Program.
Vein Program
In collaboration with Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists, Research Medical Center provides diagnosis and treatment for chronic venous insufficiency through:
Consultation with Vascular Specialist
Non-invasive work-up to assist in diagnosing ! chronic venous insufficiency varicose veins, through diagnostic ultrasound imaging, without added discomfort
Minimally-invasive and highly effective endovenous ablation procedure for qualified patients
AWARDS:
American Heart Association “Get With The Guidelines†Heart Failure Gold Plus since 2009
American College of Cardiology Foundation’s NCDR® ACTION Registry®â€"GWTGTM Platinum Performance Achievement Award
First Joint Commission Certified Advanced Heart Failure Center in Kansas and Missouri
For consideration, please apply online at www.ResearchMedicalCenter.com & send your resume to Asbury.BroadnaxIV@HCAMidwest.com with “Director of Cardiovascular Services†in the subject line.
Research Medical Center offers a full range of medical, life, dental, disability, and vision benefits, a Paid Time Off plan, matching 401(k) savings plan, as well as on-site child care. Live your dreams… join the Research te! am!!
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If you were eligible to this position, please ema! il us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to USr Healthcare.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 03:15:12 GMT