Clinical Assistant -Cardiac Clinic, Waltham

Boston Children’s Hospital; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Clinical Support/Nurse Assistant for the Waltham clinic. You will collect and verify patient information, document changes, and report alerts to the RN, ensuring safe patient care and efficient operations.

The role includes transporting patients and supplies, coordinating with nursing staff, and rotating between Waltham and Boston clinics. Requires a HS diploma, CNA or nursing student with clinical rotation; BLS is required or to be obtained within three

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-year CA experience, CNA certification, or nursing student with clinical rotation.
• Current BLS certification required, or obtained within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification

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 responsibilities

• 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.