The Manager - Cardiac Non-Invasive Services is responsible for managing detailed divisional (center) education programming and commissioning activities of Non-Invasive Services, including Echocardiography and Electrocardiography, as well as collaborating with other departments regarding the implementation of patient care activities, unit operations and staff development/competency. The Manager - Cardiac Non-Invasive Services ensures that recruiting, commissioning, on-boarding; orientation and service operation responsibilities are carried out in accordance with plans and timelines.
KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Uses critical thinking skills and judgment within scope of responsibility to give input and make decisions on issues impacting the Cardiac Non-Invasive services.
• Responsible for daily oversight of all clinical activities and staffing issues of the Cardiac Non-Invasive Service.
• Leads in the effective decision making by identifying and utilizing Evidence Based & Best Practice guidelines and protocols to ensure the provision of the highest level of diagnostic patient care.
• Responsible for managing overall financial performance of the Cardiac Non-Invasive Service inclusive of Revenue, Expenses, and Philanthropic funds.
• Responsible for the collection, analysis and presentation of monthly performance data.
• Coordinates the execution of initiatives spearheaded by the Clinical Service Line Leadership.
• Acts as the department interface with HR for the recruitment of Cardiac Non-Invasive staff.
• Proficiently performs diagnostic Pediatric Cardiac Echocardiogram examinations, fetal echocardiograms and adult CHD echocardiograms, obtaining optimal views, and provides preliminary interpretation.
• Uses cognitive Echocardiography skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and images.
• Analyses Echocardiogram synthesizes information and medical history and communicates findings to Cardiologist.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of the patient/family while under his/her care.
• Maintains ultrasound equipment, work area, and maintains adequate supplies.
• Participates in the maintenance of laboratory IAC-Echo Accreditation.
• Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with all co-workers.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning patient care and implements processes accordingly.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships and solicits input from physicians and other healthcare personnel to ensure optimal patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement planning, including utilization of key performance indicators (KPI’s).
• Participates in Sidra recruitment & Commissioning activities as required.
• Integrates ethical considerations and processes in all areas.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and employees.
• Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies
• Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values
In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience: 10+ years relevant clinical experience in Pediatric Cardiology including 5+ years of managerial experience that is engaged in pediatric, fetal and adults with CHD and structural heart disease.
Certification and Licensure:
• Registration in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (RDCS or RCS) and/or Registration as a Clinical Physiologist in country of origin.
• BLS/PALS
Job Specific Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of diagnostic cardiac ultrasound equipment including ancillary devices.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing 2-D, 3-D, 4D multidimensional imaging, Doppler, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiograms in accordance to standard practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in fetal echocardiography
• Demonstrated experience in adults with congenital and structural heart disease.
• Demonstrated expertise in generating accurate & timely preliminary reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to provide planning expertise in a range of specialist cardiac procedures, including all aspects of Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in the field of Non-Invasive Cardiology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Fluency in written and spoken English