EKG Associate, Nursing Float Team (Nights) - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a full-time TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate for the Nights Float Team. The role performs cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, and direct nursing tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold EKG/ECG certification and BLS, with a high school diploma; prior PCT or medical assistant training is preferred. You will contribute to patient care, safety, and quality improvement while supporting the nursing department.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of training course(s)/certificate for electrocardiography (EKG/ECG) and phlebotomy.
• High school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• 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.
• Perform phlebotomy and routine specimen collection.
• Practice effective infection control measures.
• Provide direct nursing care activities as delegated.
• Provide indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development in patient care.
• Respond to changing patient care needs and use problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Exchange information on behalf of the patient.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, staff and visitors.
• Participate in quality improvement and process improvement activities.
• Plan appropriately to meet departmental objectives and take initiative.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG/ECG Certification

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 full‑time TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate, Float Team (Nights). The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population
• Perform phlebotomy
• Practice effective infection control measures
• Perform direct nursing care activities as delegated
• Perform indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care to patients
• Respond to the changing needs of patient care areas
• Use problem‑solving skills in meeting patient care and unit needs
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Obtain, record, and exchange information on behalf of the patient
• Use ethical principles to guide decisions and actions consistent with UHB’s operating goals and objectives
• Respect and promote patients’ rights
• Foster and maintain positive public relations with patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Communicate effectively with customers, visitors, patients, and staff
• Represent the hospital positively by demonstrating respect and courtesy to all patients, colleagues, staff, and visitors
• Participate in quality improvement and contribute to process improvement activities
• Takes an active role in managing resources
• Plan appropriately to meet departmental objectives and take initiatives where necessary
• Participate in activities to promote and foster team spirit and boost unit morale
• Utilize effective skills in communicating with members of the health‑care team
• Takes an active role in personal and 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 Association (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 a Medical Assistant Program