Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist Lead
Last updated: January 26, 2026
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
25540 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC P/T)
25542 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC P/T)
BASIC FUNCTION
In the Harborview Medical Center (HMC), lead Interventional Cardiovascular Technologists, perform complex clinical angiographic interventional examinations, assist physicians with complex cardiovascular procedures, and participate in the training of residents, fellows, new employees, and students.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of Interventional Cardiovascular Technologists. Under general direction, perform complex clinical angiographic interventional examinations in a diagnostic imaging area and assist in coordinating the operation of imaging laboratory(s).
TYPICAL WORK
Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of Interventional Cardiovascular Technologists; provide input to the supervisor and/or manager on employee performance;
Lead or participate in formal training programs for residents, fellows, new employees, and student radiology technologists;
Operate and troubleshoot angiographic equipment such as angiographic computers, rotational arms and power injecting equipment;
Operate equipment/systems such as combined computed tomography and C-arm, fixed and portable C-arms, CT workstations, 3D post-processing applications, PACS, MacLab, BD Pyxis, EPIC, and the Hospital Information System;
Perform or assist with Angiography procedures in areas outside Angio suite such as Operating Room. Patients could be in any age group (infant, toddler, child, teen, adult, geriatric);
Perform quality control tests; adjust and perform minor maintenance on equipment; review and report the daily operational status of equipment, initiate repair service calls, and document malfunctions;
Assist with the completion of procedure charge documents; participate in inservices;
Schedule procedures and/or examinations;
Respond to physician phone calls for patient admissions; respond to nursing unit inquiries regarding bed status for admissions of patients; attend charge nurse meetings to assess bed availability as needed;
Assist with solving daily issues, such as equipment problems, staff assignments, and physician questions;
Participate in the interview process for new staff; participate in new employee orientation and training;
Assist in evaluating new products, equipment, and techniques;
Perform work of Interventional Cardiovascular Technologists or other imaging technologists;
Perform other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate of Arts (AA) degree from an accredited Radiologic Technologist Program AND Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist (RT)
AND
One year experience as Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist,
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/16/2026: New class