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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Director of Telemetry

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLas Cruces, NM, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or seven or more years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
  • Three to five years of experience in a closely related field is required with a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Registered Nurse state license and/or compact state license is required.
  • Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
  • Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, team members, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, delegate responsibilities, and independently manage tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance, if applicable.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily Telemetry unit operations to ensure patient safety, quality care, and adherence to clinical protocols and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with medical staff, nursing leadership, and other departments to promote integrated patient care delivery.
  • Monitor patient care outcomes, identify trends and quality-improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions.
  • Recruit, train, and mentor staff, and promote continuing education and professional development.
  • Prepare and manage the departmental budget, monitor expenses, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality care.
  • Build a culture that supports employee commitment, retention, and satisfaction in alignment with sound management practices, applicable laws, and organizational values.
  • Respond to and resolve patient care issues, complaints, and incidents, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are addressed.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, clinical best practices, and healthcare regulations to ensure departmental compliance.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for departmental staff.
  • Schedule employees to ensure effective use of resources and consult leadership about potential staffing issues.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide staff feedback on performance and development.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on departmental strategic direction, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-term planning.
  • Monitor expenditures to ensure cost-effective service delivery.
  • Evaluate and implement technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize quality and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory bodies and, as applicable, oversee accreditation processes.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation processes as applicable.
  • Follow established quality-control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and safety.
  • Work with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.
  • Stay current with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
  • When required, work in a staff role and fulfill the duties, responsibilities, and competencies established for that job.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Three to five years of previous leadership experience is preferred.

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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