POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of CT Surgery and Cath lab supports the AVP of Cardiovascular Services in the administrative, financial and personnel management for CT Surgery and Catherization lab. The Director assists in the analysis of the departments and participates in the development of strategies to maximize patient revenue, minimize costs and improve efficiencies. In collaboration with Cardiovascular Services staff, the Director introduces, implements, and monitors process improvements and identifies best practice operational and financial opportunities. Must have the expertise to understand clinical product needs/processes of the department and their related expenses while correlating the revenue associated in order to present to Cardiovascular Services leadership to make sound business decisions.

The Director develops, in conjunction with the AVP of Cardiovascular Services, reporting standards and assists in the distribution and analysis of monthly financial and operational reports. The position has responsibility in the ongoing review and analysis of volume trends, assessment of accurate charging mechanisms, and projected revenue. This position assists in the management and oversight of all data shared with the cardiologists and surgeons to strengthen the partnership working toward improved utilization, reduced expense and physician satisfaction.

The director collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team (Physician, Advanced Practice, RN, Allied health staff, and service line leadership) to ensure the delivery of the latest evidence-based practices, which is demonstrated via the development and implementation of quality improvement initiatives, and dissemination of education in accordance with health system strategic plan.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field required;

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EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years work experience within healthcare operations, with direct involvement with business operations. Strong financial and analytic skills. Experience within Surgical Services and/or Cardiovascular services preferred. Proficiency in Clinical and Financial Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position. Advanced written and verbal communication necessary. Ability to organize and communicate information effectively with staff, peers, surgeons and senior leadership. Possess skills to multitask and prioritize work appropriately. Display ability to effectively use Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Powerpoint. Must be organized and have possess advanced time management skills to succeed in a fast paced and ever changing work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires long periods of reading, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, stooping and crouching a majority of the workday. This position requires eye and hearing strain at times. Works with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, printer and copier.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Heart and Lung Institute.