Pamela Compton
Anchorage
Summary
Healthcare operations and cath lab leader with 15+ years of progressive leadership in cardiovascular, interventional radiology, and hybrid OR environments. Proven track record of building high-performing programs from the ground up, optimizing financial performance, and leading multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-acuity settings. Expertise in service line development, regulatory compliance, data-driven decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hybrid OR / Cath Lab Manager
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
01.2014 - Current
- Led the startup, implementation, and growth of hybrid OR services, bringing cardiology, interventional radiology, and a endovascular surgery program in-house, reducing reliance on outsourced services.
- Direct oversight of staffing, operations, and scheduling to ensure 24/7/365 coverage for emergent and elective procedures.
- Developed and implemented departmental policies, procedures, quality programs, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Partner with executive leadership and physicians to drive service line expansion, capital planning, and business strategy development.
- Lead charge capture optimization and financial performance initiatives, improving revenue integrity.
- Analyze operational metrics including volume, FCOTS, and turnover times, delivering actionable insights to leadership.
- Oversee product evaluation, vendor negotiations, and contract management, including consignment inventory strategies.
- Ensure compliance with national registries including NCDR Cath/PCI and ACS Trauma Designation requirements.
- Manage inventory systems, supply chain processes, and cost containment efforts.
- Direct staff development including competency validation, performance management, and team leadership.
- Collaborate with biomedical engineering and vendors to ensure operational readiness of critical equipment.
Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
08.2007 - 01.2014
- Performed complex cardiac and peripheral vascular interventions in a high-acuity environment.
- Served in leadership roles as Charge, coordinating daily operations and staffing.
- Precepted and trained new staff; contributed to quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure continuity of care and operational efficiency.
Cardiovascular Cath Lab Manager / ASC Project Manager
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Managed cardiac cath lab operations while leading development of an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) from concept to completion.
- Successfully achieved CMS certification and AAAHC accreditation, ensuring compliance with clinical and facility standards.
- Directed construction planning, policy development, staffing models, and operational workflows.
- Delivered physician-facing analytics on utilization, productivity, and financial performance.
- Maintained high standards of patient care through continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Functioned as a working manager, supporting clinical operations including scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring.
- Oversaw radiation safety programs, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Aureus Medical Group
03.2006 - 07.2007
- Provided specialized cath lab support across multiple facilities, demonstrating rapid adaptability and technical expertise.
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Atrium Health Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
03.1997 - 03.2006
- Assisted in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures in a high-volume academic medical center.
- Earlier role in radiology included mammography and biopsy localization procedures.
- Maintained rigorous quality assurance and radiation safety standards.
Education
MBA - Health Care Administration/Management
Capella University
01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson01-2014
Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology
Mary Immaculate School of Radiologic Technology
01-1993
Health Education & Sociology
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
01-1989
Nursing Transfer Program
Southeastern Community College
01-1986
Skills
- Leadership
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Self-Directed
- Attention to detail
Certification
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), Radiographer/Mammographer (1993)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association (2025-2027)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (2025-2027)
Timeline
Hybrid OR / Cath Lab Manager
Alaska Native Medical Center
01.2014 - Current
Cardiovascular Cath Lab Manager / ASC Project Manager
Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute
09.2010 - 08.2013
Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist
Providence Alaska Medical Center
08.2007 - 01.2014
Travel Cath Lab Technologist
Aureus Medical Group
03.2006 - 07.2007
Cardiac Cath Lab Technologist
Atrium Health Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
03.1997 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
Pima Medical Institute
Associate Degree - Radiologic Technology
Mary Immaculate School of Radiologic Technology
Health Education & Sociology
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Nursing Transfer Program
Southeastern Community College
MBA - Health Care Administration/Management
Capella University