Job Description

Job Description

Purpose:
Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill continuing education requirement as required to maintain department competencies.
• Communicate appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
• Aid in the transport of patients to and from the Cath Lab to expedite timely operations of the department.
• Prepare trays and room for procedures.
• Enter patient information into Cath Lab computer system, monitor patient throughout the procedure and document all parts of the procedure in the Cath Lab hemodynamic system.
• Support information gathering for research patients.
• Aid in orientation of all new and visiting personnel including nursing students, medical students, EMT's and paramedics.
• Monitor patients throughout procedure include pre and post procedure.
• Operate equipment appropriate for procedure (fluro equipment, film processor and/or filmless system, defibrillator, monitoring equipment, and interventional devices).
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology pertaining to cardiac patient.
• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion with accuracy.
• Assist the cardiologist in performing all aspects of invasive procedures including right heart monitoring, myoendocardial biopsies, left heart catherizations and interventional procedures.
• Communicate vital patient information to physician i.e. blood pressure, heart rhythms.
• Prepare patient for procedure, explain procedure and provide procedure instructions.

Completion of an accredited technical program is required. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Science preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
ACLS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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Full time,

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