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

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative group<\/th>\nJob codes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU LOCAL 925 Healthcare PROF\/Lab Tech<\/td>\n18341 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)
\n22567 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional<\/td>\n21303 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional)
\n22972 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lead Advanced Cardiovascular Technologists; conduct a variety of technical procedures in a catheterization laboratory and assist with and monitor invasive procedures and studies; monitor and operate equipment; present inservices and participate in research projects.<\/p>\n

In the UW Medicine Heart Institute at University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake and University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest, assist physicians with complex cardiovascular procedures in the clinical research phase or in the newly developed FDA-approved period before available in community hospitals, such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Conduct a variety of technical procedures in a catheterization laboratory and assist with and monitor invasive procedures and studies. Operate imaging and physiological equipment, administer patient care services and collect and record data.<\/p>\n

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

Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of others. Under general direction, assist in coordinating the operation of the laboratory and training new staff and cardiac fellows.<\/p>\n

Under general direction, perform complex technical procedures and assist physicians during complex cardiovascular procedures in the clinical research phase or newly-developed FDA-approved period before available in community hospitals, including but not limited to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair (TMVR\/MitraClip), Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Implantation (TMVI) as well as high-risk, complex coronary, structural, or electrophysiological procedures that have passed the clinical research stage.<\/p>\n

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

Regularly assign, instruct and check the work of others.<\/p>\n

Perform a variety of imaging and interventional procedures in the invasive cardiovascular laboratories, including the cardiac catheterization (Cath) and electrophysiology (EP) departments.<\/p>\n

Prepare and assist with transcatheter and transapical cardiovascular delivery systems and devices. Support complex procedures that are accessed only via clinical trial, FDA-regulated emergent use, or continued access protocols at research hospitals. Crimp and load Aortic, Pulmonary and Mitral heart valves; assist with new and emerging techniques to treat and repair structural, coronary, vascular, and electrophysiologic heart conditions;<\/p>\n

Operate a wide variety of angiography and imaging equipment to produce a digital video, physiologic waveform record using high resolution recording systems; prepare and operate IntraVascular UltraSound (IVUS) and IntraCardiac Echocardiography (ICE) equipment; ensure image capture in digital archiving system (CVPACS);<\/p>\n

Select appropriate supplies and equipment to use for invasive procedures.<\/p>\n

May assist with investigational procedures as approved by the UW Medicine Institutional Review Board;<\/p>\n

Perform calibration on and operate a variety of physiological equipment and transducers to record and monitor waveforms and pressures in the heart chambers and major vessels;<\/p>\n

Assists in clinical research data collection;<\/p>\n

Monitors, circulates or performs surgical scrub duties in cardiac procedures such as heart catheterization, ablations, thermodilution studies, pacemaker studies, transseptal procedures, intra-aortic balloon pump procedures, angioplasty procedures, angiography studies, heart biopsy and implantation of ventricular assist devices;<\/p>\n

Administer patient care services such as intravenous therapy and medication, wound dressing and incision care, oxygen and suction; prepare patients for examinations including surgical skin prep, explanation of procedures and physicians’ orders; prepare and set up surgical trays and materials for the procedures utilizing sterile techniques; monitor patient’s condition during transport to unit;<\/p>\n

Perform quality control tests; adjust and perform minor maintenance on cardiac catheterization equipment;<\/p>\n

Participate in continuous quality improvement activities; collect and enter quality data into appropriate information system;<\/p>\n

Maintain log of procedures; enter physiologic and clinical data in EPIC electronic medical record;<\/p>\n

Demonstrate cardiac techniques to students; precept new staff as needed;<\/p>\n

Perform emergency call responsibilities;<\/p>\n

May obtain blood samples;<\/p>\n

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

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

Associate of Arts (AA) degree AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CIS) AND two years of experience as a Cardiac Technologist or equivalent positions <\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

Associate of Arts (AA) degree AND Licensure by the State of Washington as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) AND two years of experience as a Cardiac Technologist or equivalent positions <\/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

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

12\/02\/2014: New Class based on SEIU 925 job 8338, Cardiology Technologist at UWMC
\n12\/03\/2019: Revise MQs
\n05\/01\/2022: SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added
\n11\/06\/2025: Revise MQs <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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