Clinical Assistant -Cardiac Clinic, Waltham

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Division of Outpatient Cardiology seeks a compassionate healthcare assistant to support patient intake and clinical flow in the Waltham clinic with occasional rotation to the Boston clinic. You will collect and verify information, report changes to the RN, transport patients and supplies, and assist with daily operations during five eight-hour shifts from 8 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Applicants should have a high school diploma, 1 year CA experience or CNA, nursing student

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year CA experience, CNA certification, or nursing student with at least one clinical rotation.
• Current BLS certification required, or certification must be obtained within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and record information according to established procedures and instructions.
• Identify and report unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Working in the Waltham clinic, with occasional rotation to the Boston clinic. 5 eight-hour shifts Mon- Fri 8a-4:30pm.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Summary:
Boston Children’s Division of Outpatient Cardiology is one of the world’s oldest, largest, and most experienced pediatric programs.

Our clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and coordinated care for infants, children, and adults with various heart and heart-related illnesses, diseases, and conditions. We care for patients who have congenital heart disease and the congenital heart defects (CHDs) that it causes, conditions such as septal defects and tetralogy of Fallot. We also care for those who have acquired heart disease — conditions such as cardiomyopathy and hypertension.

Key responsiblities:

• Collecting, verifying and recording required information according to established procedures and instructions.
• Identifying and reporting unusual findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Working in the Waltham clinic, with occasional rotation to the Boston clinic. 5 eight-hour shifts Mon- Fri 8a-4:30pm.

Minimum qualifications:

Education:

A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation. Direct patient care experience preferred.

Certification:

Current BLS certification required, or certification must be obtained within three months of hire.

Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.