Provide leadership for the Emergency Departments, Cath Lab, Telemetry, Observation Unit and Critical Care Unit

along with other entities within the cardiac service line to promote excellence in cardiac patient care. This

position will also assist in the planning, development and implementation of program goals and operations.

Coordinates and oversees the ongoing Chest Pain Accreditation to improve care of the cardiac patient

population. Work with the local hospitals and EMS teams to help streamline processes set forth by the ACC and

AHA guidelines to improve cardiac care.

Assist and recommends protocols and guidelines for best practice treatment of cardiac patients across the

continuum of care

Oversees the tracking process for data related to throughput of the cardiac patients and provides data to the

Chest Pain Committee to initiate changes as appropriate and to improve outcomes

Completes annual education on process improvement and data utilization

Steers the Chest Pain Committee in alignment with the overall facility strategic goals

Work in a collegial manner with the Chest Pain Medical Director to ensure continuity in care of cardiac patients

and quality outcomes

Assists in the development of strategic plans for the growth of Cardiology Services

Works closely with Emergency Medical Services to ensure optimal continuity of care, from pre-hospital to

hospital and coordinates educational and process improvement activities

Collaborates with the Chest Pain Medical Director on educational offerings to peers and colleagues regarding ACS

patient care protocols and management

Participates in cardiac research studies as appropriate to facilitate care

Works closely with the quality coordinator to ensure metrics are in place to show continuous improvement in the

care of the ACS patient and for data reporting

Acts as a resource internally and in the community regarding educating others about Early Heart Care (EHAC),

Hands-only CPR, and the ACS clinical care

Represents the hospital at a local regional and national level related to best practices for ACS patients. Speaks at

educational conferences and become involved with the ADD Accreditation Services and Providers

Assures compliance with all regulatory agencies and guidelines

Performs such other duties as reasonably requested by or otherwise necessary to properly assist the operations

of the Chest Pain Centers and Cardiovascular Services

Bachelor's Degree health care field Preferred

At least 3-5 years involved in the direct care of the ACS patient in either the ED, Cath Lab, ICU, or Telemetry Units. Required