UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN 1 | 18295 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 18713 (NE S WFSE HMC) 20683 (NE H Temp SEIU 925 HCP/LT) 20926 (NE H Temp WFSE HMC) |
EKG TECH IN HOUSE CERT | 21328 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance) 21358 (NE H Temp SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance) |
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and prepare related documentation.
BASIC FUNCTION
Prepare patients for and conduct resting electrocardiograph examinations; prepare recordings for diagnostic analysis; clean and maintain recording and associated laboratory equipment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, conduct routine resting electrocardiograph examinations.
TYPICAL WORK
Operate electrocardiograph equipment to obtain diagnostic readings on resting electrocardiograms;
Prepare and instruct pediatric and adult patients for test procedures in ambulatory, intensive care, and nursing units;
Recognize typical cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias; notify appropriate medical staff person;
Recognize patient or electrical artifact; determine source and attempt to eliminate interference;
Cut and mount paper recordings selecting portions of the record with the least technical artifacts or errors, yet preserving clinically relevant information, such as premature beats, for diagnostic analysis; measure necessary ECG intervals;
Maintain patient documentation file for all recordings;
Complete patient charge slips for completed electrocardiograph procedures;
Clean and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment;
Maintain sterile techniques;
Contact patients to test pacemaker functioning;
May prepare and apply holter recorder;
Perform and/or assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified
High school graduation or equivalent AND certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation OR completion of training and certified in CPR within 4 months from date of hire
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASS SPECIFICATION HISTORY
New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Title and Class: 10-12-73
Revise Class/Title: 10-21-85
Revise Class/Title/MQ: 9-15-95
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05
SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added effective 1/1/2020