LPN Diagnostic Specialist - Patient Care & Diagnostics

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai seeks a Diagnostic Specialist-MSSM to support quality patient care, perform routine examinations and assist physicians and registered nurses with daily clinical activity. The role includes reviewing charts, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and conducting standard diagnostic procedures such as EKG and venipuncture.

The candidate will administer medications, provide wound care, document patient conditions, and accompany patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of a New York State-approved training program in licensed practical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's 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.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Education

NY LPN training program

Job description

Mount Sinai seeks a Diagnostic Specialist-MSSM to support quality patient care, perform routine examinations and assist physicians and registered nurses with daily clinical activity. The role includes reviewing charts, interviewing patients, taking vital signs, and conducting standard diagnostic procedures such as EKG and venipuncture.

The candidate will administer medications, provide wound care, document patient conditions, and accompany patients as needed.