Clinical Care Technician – Nursing Student Program (Per Diem) - Surgical Unit~

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 28 000 - 35 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Tufts Medical Center offers a per diem nursing student program to gain hands-on clinical experience while continuing education. Participants work with experienced nurses in inpatient settings and may shadow, mentor, and participate in professional development, with potential for Nurse Residency interviews and practicum placements.

The Clinical Care Technician role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care under physician guidance, supporting patient safety and

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) preferred; nursing fundamentals coursework recommended.

Responsabilidades

• Assists the professional registered nurse in patient care and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Provides activities of daily living with safety and respect.
• Greets patients and family members, responding to requests under nurse supervision.
• Collects, records, and communicates patient data to the assigned nurse.
• Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge and ensures equipment readiness.
• Transports patients and acts as a sitter when needed.
• Provides comfort measures and assists with mobility and ROM exercises.
• Sets up procedures as requested and maintains clean, sterile environments.
• Cares for specimens, conducts testing, and handles standard precautions.
• Maintains biomedical equipment and notifies engineering of malfunctions.
• Cleans wounds and applies appropriate dressings; performs 12-lead EKG.
• Connects monitoring equipment and documents patient information.
• Cares for patient belongings and completes necessary forms.
• Priming IV tubing with non-medicated solutions; supports admission/transfer/discharge tasks.
• Responds to call lights and conducts hourly rounding.

Conhecimentos

BLS Certification

Interpersonal skills

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Fundamentals completion

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Tufts Medical Center is excited to offer a unique opportunity for nursing students interested in gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience while continuing their nursing education.Through this program, participants will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced nursing professionals, gain exposure to various inpatient clinical settings, and further develop their patient care skills.In addition to their Clinical Care Technician responsibilities, participants may have opportunities for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and professional development, as well as priority consideration for future Nurse Residency Program interviews and practicum or capstone placements, based on eligibility and availability.This per diem opportunity offers flexibility for students balancing their academic commitments while gaining meaningful experience in a hospital setting.Job Profile SummaryThis role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties: Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have 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. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.Job OverviewThe Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support, and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. Successfully completes and maintains competencies in role specific skills. Provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care.Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1. High school diploma or equivalent.2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.3.Certifications relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.Preferred Qualifications:1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA).2. Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program.3. One (1) year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT).4. Acute care experience.Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.1. Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse.2. Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient dignity.3. Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff according to service standards. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed.4. Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.5. Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardized equipment is ready for use.6. Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times.7. Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner.8. Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned9. Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff.10. Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures.11. Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab.12. Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for blood pressure cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure.13. Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse.14. Performs 12 lead EKG.15. Connects monitoring equipment to patients under the direction of the nurse.15. Cares for patient belongings and completes belongings list.16. Primes intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication.18. Performs and documents patient’s admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by the nurse.19. Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action. Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines.Physical Requirements:1. Lifting up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.2. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation for performing procedures to operate computer keyboard.3. Requires ability to see computer screen and reports.Skills & Abilities:1. Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.2. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.3. Ability to work with detailed, confidential material.4. Computer experience.5. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.Pay Range:$20.12 - $25.15based on full-time equivalent