EKG Associate, Ambulatory Care Services, Suite B
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University•Brooklyn, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time 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.
Requirements
- EKG and/or ECG certification
- Phlebotomy certification
- 1+ year of full-time experience providing essential treatment and patient care under professional supervision
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, training and education
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
