Nursing Student Clinical Care Tech (Per Diem)

Tufts Medicine; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship and shadowing

Job summary

Tufts Medicine seeks a Clinical Care Technician (per diem) to support nursing teams and gain hands‑on patient care experience in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting RNs, performing basic nursing tasks, and maintaining patient safety under supervision.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and opportunities for mentorship and professional development as described in the program materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Certifications relevant to the department may be required.
• Preferred: CNA or MA certification; nursing fundamentals; 1 year of related experience; acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the professional registered nurse in patient care and communicates findings to the nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living and maintains patient dignity.
• Greets patients/families and responds to requests.
• Records and communicates patient data to the nurse.
• Prepares rooms for admission/transfer/discharge.
• Transports patients and acts as a sitter when needed to ensure safety.
• Provides comfort measures and promotes patient activity.
• Sets up for procedures and assists with care.
• Cleans/discards used equipment following procedures.
• Collects specimens and performs specimen testing.
• Cares for biomedical equipment and maintains readiness.
• Wounds care and wound dressing as directed.
• Performs 12-lead EKG and monitors patient equipment.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and hourly rounding.

Skills

Medical terminology literacy

Interpersonal skills

Confidential data handling

Computer experience

Age-appropriate care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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

Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program

Job description

Tufts Medicine seeks a Clinical Care Technician (per diem) to support nursing teams and gain hands‑on patient care experience in a hospital setting. The role involves assisting RNs, performing basic nursing tasks, and maintaining patient safety under supervision.

The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and opportunities for mentorship and professional development as described in the program materials.