ED Patient Care Tech — Rotating Shifts

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center in Massachusetts seeks Nursing Support staff to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse in the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely data communication, and coordination of patient flow throughout admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and must pass phlebotomy competency training within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must pass Phlebotomy competency training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional registered nurses in patient care, ensuring efficient and patient-centered care.
• Provide patient comfort, safety, and dignity while advocating for patients.
• Collect specimens including phlebotomy and perform specimen testing where applicable.
• Greet patients and families, respond to requests, and relay information to the nurse.
• Document patient data and communicate changes to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.
• Prepare rooms for admissions, transfers, and discharges and assist with patient transport as needed.
• Support unit throughput through effective communication with staff and coordination of external/internal transfers.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Phlebotomy competency

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tufts Medical Center in Massachusetts seeks Nursing Support staff to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse in the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes patient safety, timely data communication, and coordination of patient flow throughout admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and must pass phlebotomy competency training within 3 months.