Clinical Care Technician- Periop/PACU

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Care Technician to provide essential nursing care under the supervision of professional nurses. This role focuses on patient support, ensuring safety and comfort, and assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and experience in patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to patient-centered care while developing essential skills in a supportive team. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in functional patient care and communicate findings.
• Prepare rooms for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Transport patients safely and perform wound care.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant (MA)

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It involves performing nursing support duties such as providing basic care services to patients without an RN or LPN license. Positions in this role work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and possibly registered nurses depending on the unit. It is a specialized technologist role requiring vocational education, training, and experience, most commonly applied in patient care or scientific/laboratory jobs. This is an experienced level position requiring basic knowledge of procedures and tools, working under moderate supervision, with routine problem-solving and some interpretative tasks.

Job Overview

The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse, assisting in meeting patient needs within the scope of the role. Responsibilities include direct patient care, environmental support, and ensuring patient safety on designated units. The role requires maintaining competency in role-specific skills and supporting 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 year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Critical Care Tech, or Patient Care Tech.
• Experience in acute care settings.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following are general responsibilities and may include additional duties:

• Assist registered nurses in functional patient care, ensuring efficient, patient-centered services appropriate to developmental stages. Communicate findings to nurses.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, ensuring safety and dignity, and perform delegated procedures.
• Greet and respond to patients, families, visitors, and staff professionally.
• Record and communicate patient clinical data timely.
• Prepare rooms for admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Transport patients safely and respectfully, acting as a sitter as needed.
• Provide comfort measures and promote mobility and activity.
• Set up procedures, clean equipment, and collect specimens following protocols.
• Maintain biomedical equipment and report malfunctions.
• Assist with wound care, perform EKGs, and connect monitoring equipment.
• Manage patient belongings, perform admission/discharge tasks, respond to call lights, and perform hourly rounding.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 30-35 lbs, prolonged standing and walking, with occasional bending and reaching.
• Manual dexterity for procedures and computer use.
• Ability to see and interpret reports and screens.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in medical terminology, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and demonstrate age-appropriate care.
• Computer literacy.