Job Details
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services.At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
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Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Under the supervision of the Head Nurse and the Cardiologist and in accordance with standardized procedures, assist the Cardiologist in operating Stress equipment and operate the Holter equipment to assess or evaluate Heart Activities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Confirms patient identification.
2. Checks for physician orders and/or special instructions via the Electronic Medical Records.
3. Assist the Cardiologist in performing treadmill and pharmacologic stress tests.
4. Provide instruction to the patient/significant other.
5. Attaches electrodes to specific areas of the patient's body as required.
6. Provide special instructions to the family/significant other.
7. Documents procedures upon completion in the electronic medical records.
8. Print EKG tracing for review/interpretation by Cardiologist.
9. After the Cardiologists' review, and interpretation print the final report for distribution - Call the patient and remind them about the test day before the test.
10. Assist with Holter testing whenever needed.
11. Pacemaker check when needed.
12. Follows medical equipment protocol (i.e., tag/remove broken/clean equipment).
13. Maintains and orders supplies as needed.
14. Keeps patient immediate environment orderly and clean.
15. Follows established procedure in securing patient's clothing and personal property.
16. Conforms to policies governing patient rights and confidentiality of information according to HIPAA guidelines.
17. Demonstrates sensitivity to diversity in the workplace.
18. Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education, in-service, and self-directed education process
19. Conforms to policy governing uniform codes, attendance, and punctuality.
20. Carries out established Infection Control protocols.
21. Participates in Performance Improvement activities on an ongoing basis.
22. Participates in the Clinical Guidelines process.
23. Ensures a safe and secure environment free of hazards to reduce the risk of injury to all customers (patients, visitors, and staff).
24. Conforms to current National Patient Safety Goals.
25. Ensures compliance with the yearly mandate.
26. Participates in team-building activities.
27. Effectively utilizes the electronic as well as the paper medical records.
28. Maintains clinical competency.
29. Other duties as assigned by the Head/Charge Nurse for effective coverage of the unit (i.e., answer telephones, contact patient via telephones, assist patients' to seats).
Minimum Qualifications
1. Associate Degree, which included course work in Bio-Medical Technician field, and three years experience in the appropriate bio-medical technician field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,
2. Senior high school graduation or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma, and four years experience in the appropriate bio-medical technical field in an approved hospital or health facility; or,
3. A satisfactory equipment combination of education and experience.
4. Employees performing blood analysis require certificates of qualification issued by the New York City Department of Health in the subspecialty of 29 (Ph blood gases) or specialty 28 (general clinical chemistry).
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
- Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
- College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
- Multiple employee discounts programs