Associate care unit

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit

UUP

Job Summary

The Department of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH CTS EKG Associate, Coronary Care Unit. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct cardiac monitoring on the adult population.
• Perform phlebotomy.
• Perform direct nursing care activity as delegated.
• Perform indirect nursing activities as determined by routine assignment as well as clinic activity.
• Perform effective infection control measures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of normal growth and development in the delivery of care to patients.
• Respond to the changing needs of patient care areas.
• Obtain, record, and exchange information on behalf of the patient.
• Plan appropriately to meet clinic objectives and take initiatives where necessary.
• Take an active role in managing resources.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Participate in personal/professional development.
• Use Ethical principles to guide decisions and actions consistent with UHG'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.
• Perform other job related duties as needed and/or required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of training course(s) and/or certificate for electrocardiography (EKG) or electrocardiograph (ECG), and Phlebotomy.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BSL) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training to the above.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-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; 7:30am to 4:00pm (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank

SL-2

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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 718-270-3025.