EKG Associate, NS71/73, Epilepsy

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time TH CTS EKG Associate in Epilepsy to assist in patient care under RN supervision and perform designated functions. The role emphasizes cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, and maintaining a safe, efficient environment for patients and staff.

The position requires active involvement in direct nursing care activities, infection control, and collaboration with the health care team to promote high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of a registered nurse, assists in patient care and performs designated functions.
• Performs phlebotomy and supports infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain a safe environment and effective team communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on adult patients.
• Performs phlebotomy as required.
• Maintains infection control practices and safety standards.
• Provides direct nursing care as delegated and supports unit activities.
• Contributes to quality improvement and resource management.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Patient care

Infection control

Job description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH CTS EKG Associate, NS 71/73, Epilepsy.

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