EKG Associate, Emergency Room (Part-Time/Hourly)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a part-time/evening EKG Associate in the Emergency Room. The role conducts adult cardiac monitoring, supports infection control, and assists with direct and indirect nursing tasks as delegated.

The position emphasizes patient information exchange, ethical practice, and participation in quality improvement while promoting unit morale and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of training course(s) and/or certificate for electrocardiography (EKG) or electrocardiograph (ECG), and Phlebotomy.
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population.
• Performs direct nursing care activity as delegated.
• Performs indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity.
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment.
• Obtains, records, and exchanges information on behalf of the patient.
• Communicates effectively with customers, visitors, patients, and staff.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and contributes to process improvement activities.
• Takes an active role in managing resources.
• Takes an active role in personal/professional development.

Skills

EKG/ECG training

Phlebotomy

BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a part‑time/hourly TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate, Emergency Room. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population
• Practices effective Infection Control measures
• Performs direct nursing care activity as delegated
• Performs indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care to patients
• Responds to the changing needs of patient care areas
• Use problem-solving in meeting patient care and unit needs
• Maintains a safe and efficient work environment
• Obtains, records, and exchanges information on behalf of the patient
• Uses ethical principles to guide decisions and actions consistent with UHB's operating goals and objectives
• Respect and promote Patients’ Rights
• Fosters/maintains positive public relations with patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Communicates effectively with customers, visitors, patients, and staff
• Represents the hospital positively by demonstrating respect and courtesy to all patients, colleagues, staff, and visitors
• Participates in Quality Improvement and contributes to process improvement activities
• Takes an active role in managing resources
• Plans appropriately to meet departmental objectives and takes initiatives where necessary
• Participates in activities to promote and foster team spirit and boost unit morale
• Utilizes effective skills in communicating with members of the health care team
• Takes an active role in personal/professional development
• Other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of training course(s) and/or certificate for electrocardiography (EKG) or electrocardiograph (ECG), and Phlebotomy
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Associate (AHA)
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, training and education to the above.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year of full-time experience providing essential treatment and patient care under professional supervision
• Graduate of a Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program and/or graduate of a Medical Assistant Program