EKG Associate, Nursing Float Team (Nights)

About the role

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate, Float Team (Nights). The successful candidate will:

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population
• Perform phlebotomy
• Practice effective infection control measures
• Perform direct nursing care activities as delegated
• Perform indirect nursing care activities as determined by routine assignment and unit activity
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care to patients
• Respond to the changing needs of patient care areas
• Use problem-solving in meeting patient care and unit needs
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Obtain, record, and exchange information on behalf of the patient
• Use ethical principles to guide decisions and actions consistent with UHB’s operating goals and objectives
• Respect and promote patients’ rights
• Foster/maintain positive public relations with patients, families, visitors, and staff
• Communicate effectively with customers, visitors, patients, and staff
• Represent the hospital positively by demonstrating respect and courtesy to all patients, colleagues, staff, and visitors
• Participate in quality improvement and contribute to process improvement activities
• Take an active role in managing resources
• Plan appropriately to meet departmental objectives and take initiatives where necessary
• Participate in activities to promote and foster team spirit and boost unit morale
• Utilize effective skills in communicating with members of the health care team
• Take an active role in personal/professional development
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as 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 Association (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