**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. **RCIS, ACLS, BLS and previous cardiac cath lab experience is 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**