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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

21325 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional)
\n22962 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional)<\/p>\n

Cardiac Sonographer Lead<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative group<\/th>\nJob codes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU LOCAL 925 HEALTHCARE PROF\/LAB TECH<\/td>\n18427 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)
\n22606 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU 1199NW HMC PROFESSIONAL\/TECHNICAL<\/td>\n18930 (NE S SEIU 1199NW HMC P\/T)
\n23080 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW HMC P\/T)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

DEFINITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lead echocardiographers, cardiac sonographers and others; assist in coordinating the operation of a cardiac ultrasound department; independently perform, assess, and document results of non-invasive and invasive highly complex clinical and research diagnostic cardiac ultrasound procedures and related physiological procedures to develop provisional working diagnosis of patients referred for evaluation of heart disease.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regularly assign, instruct, and check the work of others. Under general direction, perform administrative duties to coordinate the daily operation of the department such as prioritizing and coordinating patient flow; reviewing lab records and patient charge documents for accuracy and completeness; and verifying and authorizing payroll documents.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lead sonographers performing cardiac ultrasound procedures, student interns, and other department support staff;<\/p>\n

Coordinate clinical activities and services; ensure adequate staffing for department operation;<\/p>\n

Participate in coordinating the patient schedule; prioritize the scheduling of patients based on patient acuity;<\/p>\n

Review lab records and patient charge documents for accuracy and completeness;<\/p>\n

Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures;<\/p>\n

Provide feedback on staff performance; review and participate in the scheduling of staff; verify staff timesheets;<\/p>\n

Initiate orders for departmental supplies and equipment repair;<\/p>\n

Perform the duties of Cardiac Sonographers or Echocardiographers;<\/p>\n

May approve changes or patient additions to the department schedule;<\/p>\n

May act as liaison for the department with attending physicians, house staff, ancillary hospital and health sciences staff, nursing unit staff, and other medical community health care specialists;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)<\/p>\n

AND<\/p>\n

One year of laboratory experience as a Cardiac Sonographer 2 or Cardiac Sonographer Specialist,<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Two years of laboratory experience as a Cardiac Sonographer 1 or Echocardiographer.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

06\/09\/2000: New Class
\n07\/01\/2007: Revised new class code: (formerly 6427) effective July 1, 2007
\n06\/22\/2011: New to SEIU 925
\n11\/27\/13: New Class Title: Class adopted for UW contract classified staff per PERC decision to add this title to SEIU 1199NW Professional\/Technical bargaining unit, effective November 27, 2013 (Case #25969-E-13-3817). Incorporates the work of UW classified non-union job code 6427, Cardiac Sonographer Lead\/Washington State Job Code 301N.
\n04\/04\/2023: Update MQs
\n02\/12\/2024: Add SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job code<\/p>\n

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