A registered nurse from Patchogue has been named the administrative director of Peconic Bay Medical Center’s new interventional catheterization services unit in Riverhead, according an announcement from Northwell Health.
Rusty Hilcken will be the very first in the role, as Northwell Health’s eastern hub has just won approval for the development of two cardiac catheterization suites, or “cath labs.”
Hilcken will oversee day-to-day operations of cardiac services, assuring proper staffing and support resources to optimize patient safety, quality of care and interventional outcomes, according to an announcement from Northwell Health.
The new cath labs will bring much-needed life-saving services for heart attack victims living in or visiting the East End.
“This opportunity to join an outstanding team to bring cath lab services to the East End is both highly exciting and deeply satisfying to me,” Hilcken said. “To work with top cardiologists like Dr. Cacciabaudo and Dr. Stanley Katz is a true honor.
“With the resources provided by Northwell Health and the wonderfully caring culture at Peconic Bay Medical Center, we can promise our residents a truly outstanding center for the very best in cardiac care.”
Top: An artist rendering of the recently approved helipad at Peconic Bay Medical.
