LPN Diagnostic Specialist — Patient Care & Assessments

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Diagnostic Specialist-MSSM to support quality patient care. The role performs routine examinations, assists physicians and RNs with daily clinical activity and standard diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording history, obtaining vital signs, reviews charts, and performing EKG, phlebotomy, spirometry, wounds care, injections, and specimen prep. LPN with NY license and BLS required, 1-2 years experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a New York State-approved training program in licensed practical nursing.
• BLS certification
• 1-2 years recent nursing experience
• Active New York State LPN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patients needs.
• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition.
• Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
• Provides routine care for patients.
• Reviews medical charts.
• Accompanies patients to their rooms.
• Assists physicians and registered nurses.
• Communicates with patients and their families.
• Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, spirometry, etc.
• Prepares specimens for lab courier.
• Administers medications.
• Provides wound care.
• Prepares and administers injections
• Verifies that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately
• Observes and records patients conditions and reactions to medications and treatment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

New York State-approved LPN training program

BLS certification

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside is seeking a Diagnostic Specialist-MSSM to support quality patient care. The role performs routine examinations, assists physicians and RNs with daily clinical activity and standard diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities include interviewing patients, recording history, obtaining vital signs, reviews charts, and performing EKG, phlebotomy, spirometry, wounds care, injections, and specimen prep. LPN with NY license and BLS required, 1-2 years experience.