CVL MANAGER Job in Clackamas, Oregon US
CVL MANAGER
At Kaiser Permanente Northwest, the work you do every day supports the health of our members. That's because each of us-from our business professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. Widely regarded as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, the Pacific Northwest blends urban bustle with open space in a way that is sure to enhance your own state of well-being. Looking to build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success? Join us and put your beliefs into practice. The Manager, Cardiovascular Lab is responsible for overall (24 hr) operations of the Cardiac Catheterization/Angiography Labs, Medical Procedures and CV Prep and Recovery Units. This includes the clinical, educational, technical and operational aspects of these areas. The Manager is responsible for the coordination of services and communication between the Medical Director of the CV Lab, Medical Director of MPU, Medical Staff of other services that utilize the area, Administration and staff to ensure effective operation in the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective and customer focused care. Essential Functions: - Uses established channels of communication to share information, receive feedback and report problems. - Communicates plans and decisions to staff and providers to facilitate linkages and flow of information to others. - Builds credibility with physicians as a champion for patient care, quality, and professionalism. - Effectively facilitates consensus building to accomplish goals and objectives. Clinical Practice: - Acts as an expert resource for staff and utilizes knowledge in clinical area of practice. - Evaluates and ensures adherence to the scope of practice for each skill level in the lab. - Analyzes and evaluates practice, research and trends. Applies knowledge to the development of standards of care and practice to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Quality Improvement: - Articulates the organization's performance improvement program and goals. - Develops, implements and maintains quality monitoring processes. Leadership: - Recruits, selects, retains, coaches, mentors and counsels personnel. - Facilitates inter-departmental relationships so that mission, vision, goals of department and organization are achieved. - Demonstrates critical thinking and use of evidence based practice. - Develops and supports the Unit Based Teams (UBT) to accomplish tasks and goals. Financial Management: - Participates, develops and submits unit budget to director for final approval. - Manages within authorized budget and maintain ongoing process of identifying, evaluating, and implementing overall cost effectiveness in the unit. Requirements