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Location: Great Falls, Montana | Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site | Compensation: Executive base salary range aligned with regional healthcare leadership metrics

Overview

A premier healthcare system in Montana is seeking an experienced clinical leader to direct its cardiac services division. The Director of Cath Lab will lead the day-to-day clinical, operational, and fiscal management of the Cath Lab Department in Great Falls, Montana, overseeing high-quality cardiovascular services, patient care management, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance in close collaboration with the COO, Cath Lab Medical Director, and cardiovascular leadership team. The role offers excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, a supportive culture of teamwork, and access to world-class outdoor recreation.

What you'll do

• Direct day-to-day clinical operations within the Cath Lab, ensuring exceptional patient care management, optimal resource utilization, and seamless clinical workflows.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, fiscal planning, staffing allocations, and equipment maintenance to drive operational efficiency.
• Ensure strict departmental adherence to federal and state regulations, as well as accrediting body standards; under laboratory direction, oversee patient specimen testing, quality control, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in direct procedural care as needed and collaborate with interdisciplinary managers/directors to advance the broader Cardiovascular Service Line.
• Assume leadership on specialized clinical projects and serve as a subject matter expert across the organization.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program OR Associate of Applied Science in Cardiovascular Technology (AAS-CV); an equivalent combination of clinical education and experience may be considered in lieu of a CV-specific program.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Montana (or immediate eligibility to obtain).
• Active national registry as a Registered Cardiovascular Interventional Specialist (RCIS) or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum of 10 years of continuous clinical experience in a Cath Lab or Electrophysiology (EP) setting.
• Deep expertise in cardiovascular laboratory standards, specialized clinical equipment manipulation, and emergency troubleshooting.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds using proper techniques and operate comfortably within a sterile, temperature-controlled environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical management or departmental leadership experience preferred.

Compensation and benefits

• Executive base salary range aligned with regional healthcare leadership metrics.
• Comprehensive Health & Insurance Benefits covering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Retirement Savings Program with employer matching contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holiday package to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation Assistance Options available for qualified out-of-state candidates.
• Professional Growth & Continuing Education opportunities to support ongoing leadership development.

Why this role

This position offers excellent nurse-to-patient ratios, a supportive culture of teamwork, and access to world-class outdoor recreation, alongside a comprehensive executive benefits package for full-time employees.