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

TuftsMedicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center is seeking nursing student participants for a per diem Clinical Care Technician program designed to provide hands-on patient care experience while continuing education.

You will work alongside experienced nurses, assist with direct patient care, support the patient environment, and may have shadowing, mentorship, and development opportunities with potential Nurse Residency interviews based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification required.
• Certifications relevant to the department may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner.
• Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff according to service standards.
• Collects, records, and communicates the patient's clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.
• Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Certifications relevant to department

Job description

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 Summary

This 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 Overview

The 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 Description

Minimum 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:

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 assigned
9. 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