Emergency Department Patient Care Tech (Part-Time)

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Emergency Department to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision. You will support both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective communication with the care team.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS, and phlebotomy competency within 3 months. Preferred CNA/MA or EMT experience. The role entails a 24-hour per week schedule with rotating days and nights and every-other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must pass Phlebotomy Competency training within 3 months.
• Preferred: CNA or MA certification or EMT experience.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in accredited program.
• 1–2 years healthcare experience in acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional RN in patient care tasks, ensuring patient-centered care.
• Provides or assists with procedures, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity.
• Collects specimens including phlebotomy and prepares them for lab testing.
• Greets patients and families; responds to requests promptly.
• Records and communicates patient data to the assigned nurse.
• Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge and readies equipment.
• Transports patients and acts as a sitter per nurse guidance.
• Cares for patient comfort and hygiene and supports family-centered care.
• Sets up for procedures and maintains equipment and supplies.

Skills

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy

Nursing assistance

Communication

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Tufts Medicine seeks a Nursing Assistant for the Emergency Department to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision. You will support both clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and effective communication with the care team.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS, and phlebotomy competency within 3 months. Preferred CNA/MA or EMT experience. The role entails a 24-hour per week schedule with rotating days and nights and every-other weekend.