Compassionate Patient Care Associate - Phlebotomy & EKG

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care for a designated group of patients. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, obtaining specimens, ADLs, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

You will assist with admissions and discharges, communicate with families and staff, document vital signs, and report changes to the care team. Prior direct patient care experience and a Nursing Assistant certificate with EKG/Phlebotomy skills are

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency diploma, required.
• Nursing Assistant Certificate with proficiency in performing EKG and Phlebotomy, preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years of direct patient care experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the unit's admission and discharge processes.
• Establishes good interpersonal relationships with families/visitors and hospital staff.
• Reports vital information to all levels of the healthcare team, as needed.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs using appropriate equipment.
• Communicates written and verbal information to the care team.
• Performs direct patient care as assigned for designated group of patients.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKG procedures as directed.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Vital signs

Patient communication

Delegated procedures

Education

High School diploma

Nursing Assistant Certificate

Tools

ECG equipment

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care for a designated group of patients. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, obtaining specimens, ADLs, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.

You will assist with admissions and discharges, communicate with families and staff, document vital signs, and report changes to the care team. Prior direct patient care experience and a Nursing Assistant certificate with EKG/Phlebotomy skills are