EKG Associate, NS82 Transplant

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Clinical Technical Service EKG Associate, NS82 Transplant. The successful candidate will:

• 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