EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surgery

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York is seeking a full-time EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surgery. Duties include cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, infection control, and providing nursing care as delegated to support patient safety and unit efficiency.

You will participate in quality improvement, maintain patient information, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff while upholding ethical standards and hospital values.

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 Association (AHA).
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, training and education.

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.
• 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.

Skills

EKG/ECG training

Phlebotomy

Infection control

Direct nursing care

Communication with patients and staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – AHA

Job description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surgery. The successful candidate will:

• 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• One 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