UnityPoint Health

Supervisor Diagnostic Cardiology

Requisition ID
2025-166416
Category
Management
Location
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
Address
1026 A Ave NE
Affiliate
1010 UnityPoint Health CR St Lukes Hospital
City
Cedar Rapids
Department
EKG
State
IA
FTE
.9-1.0
FLSA
Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
9- 8s
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

Overview

The Diagnostic Cardiology Supervisor provides leadership support as part of the Heart Center management team, supporting the Heart Center Manager in their responsibility for the development, implementation, and evaluation of care provided in Diagnostic Cardiology, consistent with the established strategic plan, goals and objectives for Patient Care Services. The Diagnostic Cardiology Supervisor carries out the day-to-day operations plan of the department, under the direction of the Heart Center Manager and/or Cardiovascular Director. The Diagnostic Cardiology Supervisor serves as a clinical resource to other healthcare team members on the designated unit. May assume a patient care assignment based on department needs. The Diagnostic Cardiology Supervisor coordinates unit management activities and department staff development in conjunction and collaboration with the Heart Center Manager and/or Cardiovascular Director.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:      

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Leadership

·        Evaluates daily staffing needs. Collaborates with the leadership team to facilitate adjustments that meet the department needs.

·        Commits to the hours needed to achieve outcomes and develop others to assure round-the-clock leadership. Requires flexibility with hours worked             and shifting priorities as the environment changes.

·        Serves as a resource in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in Diagnostic Cardiology

·        Assists in creating a positive work environment that contributes to safe and positive clinical outcomes.

·        Assists with providing a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.

·        Assists with competency training and continuing education programming to ensure staff development needs are met for the department.

·        Participates in department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and performance improvement activities.

·        Incorporates the St. Luke’s Hospital’s Comfort/C.A.R.E. Professional Practice Model into their daily practice.

 

Effective Communication

·        Follows up on patient concerns in the absence of the Heart Center Manager. Notifies Heart Center Manager or appropriate designee of any concerns             that have the potential to escalate or lead to Risk Management concerns.

·        Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with staff, peers, providers and administration to advance the core patient business strategy.

·        Supports and empowers staff to act with appropriate responsibility for the work processes and work environment of which they are a part.  Evokes             in staff a sense of ownership of and accountability for their work.  As well as stimulate staff to continuously improve their performance.

 

Professional Development of Team Members

·        Supports a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff and student interns.

·        Supports the adequate competency training and continuing education programming is done to meet identified staff development needs.

·        Supports department and hospital shared governance infrastructure and staff engagement.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

 

·        A graduate of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate academic program in health science (including, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology): must meet eligibility requirements to become certified in Adult Echocardiography through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI.)

 

Experience:

 

 

 

 

·        Three years of clinical                     experience in a clinical                     setting

·        Recognized knowledge and             expertise in caring for                     specific  patient.

 

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

·        Must possess current                       certification  for adult cardiac           sonography (RDCS-AE, RCS) 

·        Must possess current                       certification or pediatric                   cardiac sonography  (RDCS-             PE)

·        Maintain current BLS                       certification

·        Valid driver’s license when               driving any vehicle for work-           related reasons

 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

·       Writes, reads, speaks, and              comprehends fluent English

·       Ability to lead and participate           in  multidisciplinary teams

·       Ability to direct others and to           exercise judgment in                      problem- solving scenarios

·       Ability to lead and/or                      participate in                                  multidisciplinary teams

·       Possess a comprehensive                knowledge of general nursing          theory and practice and an              expanded knowledge of                  current clinical and specialized          patient care concepts.

·       Possess a broad and varied              knowledge base that is                    continually enhanced through          self-directed study and                    participation in educational              opportunities.

·       Ability to successfully                      complete basic computer                course through in-hospital                training; develops and                    maintains necessary computer          skills including Word and                  Excel.

·       Possess knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards.  

 

Other:

 

 

 

Must meet all components of the job description for either a Cardiac Cath Lab RN or RT

 

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