EKG & Cardiac Care Associate

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

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Department of Nursing, seeks a full-time TH CTS EKG Associate, NS 71/73, Epilepsy, to support patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.

The EKG Associate will conduct cardiac monitoring, perform phlebotomy, uphold infection control, and contribute to safe, high-quality care across adult populations. This role emphasizes teamwork and professional development in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on adult patients.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Maintain infection control standards.

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 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

Job description

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Department of Nursing, seeks a full-time TH CTS EKG Associate, NS 71/73, Epilepsy, to support patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.

The EKG Associate will conduct cardiac monitoring, perform phlebotomy, uphold infection control, and contribute to safe, high-quality care across adult populations. This role emphasizes teamwork and professional development in a busy hospital setting.