Per Diem Critical Care Patient Care Tech

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

Job summary

Tufts Medical Center offers nursing students a hands-on clinical experience while continuing education. This per diem role provides flexible scheduling and opportunities for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and potential Nurse Residency program interviews based on eligibility and availability.

Under supervision of a professional nurse, you will assist with mobilization, basic patient care, wound care, and other Nursing Support duties in inpatient settings, while upholding patient safety, dignity,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and BLS certification required.
• Current CNA or MA certification preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program.
• One year of related experience as NA/PCA/CCT/PCT.

Responsibilities

• Provides, or assists patients with mobilization in a safe, efficient and respectful manner.
• Reviews and follows activity orders in EMR including activity restrictions and limitations to mobilization.
• Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing service standards.
• Communicates the patient’s clinical data, including observations and deviations to the assigned nurse promptly.
• Completes mobilization documentation in the EMR in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides comfort measures such as turning and repositioning to patients safely.
• Completes wound care competencies.
• Maintains patient and family confidentiality, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment per policies.
• Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and ROM exercises as assigned.
• Assists with skin assessment and treatments under RN direction.
• Connects monitoring equipment to patient under nurse direction.
• Responds promptly to patient/family requests, seeking nurse supervision as needed.
• Uses proper body mechanics and ensures patient dignity in mobility activities.
• Assesses patient presentation, safety and uses safe patient handling techniques.
• Transfers patients safely and seeks assistance when needed.
• Promotes patient mobility by educating patients and families as appropriate.
• Seeks assistance to manage lines/tubes as appropriate.
• Follows fall prevention strategies and policies during and after room exit.
• Delivers age-appropriate care reflecting patient needs and diversity.
• Performs other similar duties as required or directed.
• Promotes quality, safety and patient/family satisfaction.
• Utilizes AMPAC assessment tool to determine mobility level when needed.
• Assists in orientation of additional technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Tufts Medical Center offers nursing students a hands-on clinical experience while continuing education. This per diem role provides flexible scheduling and opportunities for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and potential Nurse Residency program interviews based on eligibility and availability.

Under supervision of a professional nurse, you will assist with mobilization, basic patient care, wound care, and other Nursing Support duties in inpatient settings, while upholding patient safety, dignity,