Director Cardiac Catheterization Labs and Cardiology Programs : Cardiac Administ

Director Cardiac Catheterization Labs and Cardiology Programs : Cardiac Administration

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Job 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). 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.

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.

About Hoag

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year. For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California. To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit:

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

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