EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights)

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time EKG Associate, NS61 Med/Surg (Nights).

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities & Duties

• 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

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)

• Or, 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