EKG Associate, Ambulatory Care Services, Suite B (Hourly/Per Diem)
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center
New York, NY, US
Summary
The EKG Associate performs cardiac monitoring, phlebotomy, and direct nursing care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for patients and staff.
Job Description
The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem TH CTS EKG Associate, Suite B.
Under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, the EKG Tech assists in all aspects of patient care and performs all designated functions. The EKG Tech also assists in maintaining a supportive and safe environment.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- 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 Patients’ 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
Qualifications
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)
- 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
