Clinical Care Technician (36 hrs/week, Nursing Assistant) - Float Pool

Tufts Medical Center; Boston, Evanston Township (MA, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Care Technician to join their dedicated team. This role is essential for providing compassionate and professional nursing care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. The technician will work closely with registered nurses to assist in daily living activities and perform various clinical tasks, contributing significantly to patient-centered care. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters an environment where every employee can thrive and make a positive impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to support a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS Certification is mandatory.
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in providing patient care and comfort.
• Perform clinical tasks including specimen collection and wound care.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort through hourly rounding.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Nursing Fundamentals Completion

Job description

Schedule

This position is 36 hours per week on day/night rotation with rotating weekends and holidays.

Company Description

It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It also involves performing Nursing Support duties such as providing basic care services to patients without an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. This role requires specialized knowledge or skills gained through vocational education, training, and experience, primarily applied to patient care and scientific/laboratory jobs. It is an experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of procedures and tools obtained through work experience and vocational or technical education. The role works under moderate supervision, handling routine problems and occasionally requiring interpretation or deviation from standard procedures.

Job Overview

The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse and collaborates to meet patient needs within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support, and facilitates patient safety on designated units and others as needed. The technician must complete and maintain competencies in role-specific skills and support a patient and family-centered care environment.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA).
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program.
• One (1) year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT).
• Acute care experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist the registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient, patient-centered care appropriate to developmental age. Provide or assist with activities of daily living, communicate findings to the nurse, prepare rooms, transport patients, provide comfort measures, promote mobility, set up procedures, and perform various clinical tasks including specimen collection, equipment care, wound care, EKGs, and patient admissions/discharges. Respond promptly to call lights and hourly rounding, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 30-35 lbs, prolonged standing, walking, and other physical activities.
• Manual dexterity for procedures and computer operation.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and understand medical terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential material.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge to provide age-appropriate care.

Tufts Medicine is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].