EKG Associate, Suite C, Ambulatory Care Services

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Part time

Job summary

The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is hiring an hourly/per diem EKG Associate, Suite C, in the Department of Ambulatory Care Services. Under supervision of a registered nurse, the EKG Tech assists in patient care and helps maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, infection control, and contributing to both direct and indirect nursing tasks as delegated, while supporting patient rights and unit morale.

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.
• Maintains infection control measures.
• Assists in direct nursing care activities as delegated.
• Performs indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment.

Education

High school diploma or its educational equivalent

Certificate for electrocardiography (EKG) or electrocardiograph (ECG)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association

A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, training and education

Job description

Job DescriptionThe Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem EKG Associate, Suite C.

The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem EKG Associate, Suite C.

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

Duties And Responsibilities Include

• 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