Description

Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute combines nationally accredited programs with compassionate, personalized care. As Orange County’s highest-volume cardiac surgery center—and the only center in the region with the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 3-Star rating—Hoag is the heart care leader for our community.

Position Summary

The Director, Cardiac Catheterization Labs & Cardiology Programs provides strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across assigned Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute service lines, including but not limited to:

• Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Labs
• Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) Program
• OCEMS Cardiovascular Receiving Center
• Cardiology Scheduling
• Electrocardiography (ECG) Department

This role is responsible for 24/7 administrative, financial, quality, personnel, and physician-relations oversight to ensure exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The Director partners closely with medical, nursing, and hospital leadership to deliver a seamless, patient-centered experience across the continuum of cardiovascular care.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Program Leadership

• Develops and executes one-year and three-year strategic and business plans aligned with Hoag Heart & Vascular Institute growth objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to enhance existing services, expand market share, and strengthen Hoag’s position as Orange County’s premier cardiovascular destination.
• Partners with Medical Directors of the Cardiac Cath Labs, ECG, and cardiology programs to advance clinical quality, throughput, and innovation.

Operational Excellence

• Directs daily operations across Cath/EP Labs, AMI Program, OCEMS Cardiovascular Receiving Center, Cardiology Scheduling, and ECG.
• Monitors performance metrics, volume trends, patient access, and resource utilization; implements operational improvements to optimize performance.
• Ensures programs operate in full compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.

Financial & Resource Management

• Oversees departmental budgets, productivity, capital planning, and cost-containment strategies.
• Drives financial performance while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, service quality, and staff engagement.

Quality, Safety & Patient Experience

• Leads quality improvement initiatives focused on outcomes, patient flow, and clinical excellence.
• Ensures delivery of compassionate, personalized care consistent with Hoag’s mission and the Heart & Vascular Institute’s brand promise.

Collaboration & Physician Relations

• Maintains close working relationships with Hospital Administration, Cardiac and Nursing Administration, Corporate Communications, Hoag Foundation, referring physicians, and community partners.
• Serves as a key liaison between clinical teams and executive leadership to ensure alignment, transparency, and trust.

People Leadership

• Provides 24/7 leadership oversight for assigned teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional development.
• Builds a high-performing, interdisciplinary team focused on clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years program management experience preferably within an acute healthcare environment required.
• Master’s degree in Health Care Administration or related field preferred.
• Program management experience in Cardiac Clinical programs in an acute healthcare environment preferred. 

License Required

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nursing in California.