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Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Ambulatory Care Services at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem EKG Associate, Suite C. 

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

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

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Hourly/Per Diem)

Salary Grade/Rank:

SL-2

Salary Range:

$24.00 Per hour.

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]