Nursing Student Clinical Care Technician (Per Diem + Mentorship)

Tufts Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Care Technician for per diem nursing support. You will assist professional nurses in direct patient care, help with activities of daily living, and support patient safety on designated units.

Role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nurses, with potential for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and development opportunities. Per diem flexibility accommodates students balancing coursework while gaining hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS Certification.
• Certifications relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional registered nurse in patient care and communicate findings to the nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living in a safe, respectful manner.
• Greet patients, families, and visitors and respond to requests promptly.
• Collect, record, and communicate patient data to the nurse.
• Prepare rooms for admission/transfer/discharge with standardized equipment.
• Transport or accompany patients as needed and act as sitter under nurse guidance.
• Provide comfort measures and promote patient activity and mobility.
• Set up for procedures as requested and maintain patient safety.
• Clean and discard used equipment following procedures.
• Collect specimens and perform specimen testing per Standard Precautions; prepare specimens for lab.
• Maintain biomedical equipment and report malfunctions.
• Clean wounds and apply dressings as assessed by the nurse.
• Perform 12 lead EKG and monitor equipment as directed.
• Cares for patient belongings and completes belongings list.
• Prime IV tubing with non-medicated solution.
• Document admissions, transfers, and discharges as requested.
• Answer call lights and conduct hourly rounding as per guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Nursing Fundamentals training

CNA/MA certification

Job description

Tufts Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Care Technician for per diem nursing support. You will assist professional nurses in direct patient care, help with activities of daily living, and support patient safety on designated units.

Role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nurses, with potential for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and development opportunities. Per diem flexibility accommodates students balancing coursework while gaining hospital experience.