Patient Care Support Specialist (Clinical Associate)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Winchester (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Clinical Associate to support patient care under nursing supervision. The role involves assisting with daily activities, monitoring vitals, and participating in safety-focused tasks to enhance patient comfort and outcomes.

Responsibilities include bedside care, patient mobility, specimen collection, and basic tests, with emphasis on accurate documentation and communication in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living
• Reposition and ambulate patients
• Make occupied and unoccupied beds
• Transport patients, beds, supplies and equipment
• Collect, label and transport specimens
• Retrieve and sign out blood products
• Perform point of care testing
• Obtain vital signs and weights
• Maintain intake and output measurements
• Remove Foley catheters and saline locks

Skills

Reading & writing English

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Clinical Associate to support patient care under nursing supervision. The role involves assisting with daily activities, monitoring vitals, and participating in safety-focused tasks to enhance patient comfort and outcomes.

Responsibilities include bedside care, patient mobility, specimen collection, and basic tests, with emphasis on accurate documentation and communication in English.