EKG Associate, Nursing Float Team (Nights)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full‑time TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate, Float Team (Nights) in the Department of Nursing. The role focuses on cardiac monitoring of adults, phlebotomy, and delivering direct and indirect patient care as assigned in a nightshift float team.

The successful candidate will uphold infection control standards, communicate with patients and staff, and participate in quality improvement activities while managing unit resources and

Qualifications

• Certificate or training in electrocardiography (EKG/ECG) is required.
• Satisfactory high school diploma or educational equivalent.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cardiac monitoring for the adult patient population.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist with direct nursing care as delegated.
• Maintain infection control practices and patient safety.
• Provide care and support, adapting to unit activity and patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health‑care team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Infection control

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG/ECG certificate

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full‑time TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate, Float Team (Nights). 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