EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights)

Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Suny Downstate Health Sciences University seeks an EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights) in the Department of Nursing to assist in all aspects of patient care and support a safe environment.

The role involves cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, infection control, and direct/indirect nursing activities as delegated, with emphasis on quality improvement and teamwork across the unit.

Qualifications

• Experience with cardiac monitoring in a hospital setting.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and basic patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Phlebotomy

Job description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights).

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, the EKG Associate assists in all aspects of patient care and performs all designated functions. The EKG Associate also assists in maintaining a supportive and safe environment.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population
• Performs phlebotomy
• 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 patient 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