Per Diem Cath Lab Medical Director

ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the overall activities/operation of the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Ensures the Cardiac Cath lab services comply with federal, state, DNV and all other regulatory agencies and implements corrective action when necessary.Meets the NJ Department of Health's requirement of performing 100 procedures in the cath lab per year.

Establishes policies, procedures and clinical guidelines designed to ensure the provision and appropriateness of patient care and communicates to staff regarding same.

Serves as a liaison between the medical staff, nursing and technician staff in the Cath Lab.

Makes relevant recommendations to Administration.

Develops, evaluates and introduces new Cardiac Cath Lab services, equipment and procedures, and monitors current services for their medical justification and usefulness in improving patient care.

Evaluates and ensures clinical competency/privileges of all physicians in the Cardiac Cath Lab.

Oversee compliance with appropriate utilization of laboratory equipment for a given procedure.

Participate in quality review/performance improvement of the Cardiac Cath Lab; respond to quality referrals/peer reviews regarding issues in the Cath Lab.

Meets with Administrative and Nursing leadership to discuss and work on issues relevant to the Cath Lab and its services.

Collaborates with Director of the Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology at St.

Joseph's Paterson campus to develop synergies, guidelines, standardization, etc.

Participates in the development and implementation of educational programs for the Cath Lab staff.

Reports to the Academic Chairman/Chief of Cardiology.

Perform all other duties as assigned by Chairman.About UsSt.

Joseph's Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff.

The combined efforts of the organization's outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation's "100 Best Places to Work in Health Care". Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week) Competitive salary* Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match** Health & Wellness* Non-Profit Health System - eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program LTD : Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options Onsite Day care Program*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.Pay transparency: St.

Joseph's Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law.

The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc." The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.About the TeamSt.

Joseph's University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures.

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women's health, imaging and pediatrics.

The nursing team at St.

Joseph's University Medical Center, which includes St.

Joseph's Children's Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession's highest honor, since 1999.

They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.