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Tufts Medicine Clinical Care Technician (per diem, CCT, CNA, Nurse Assistant) - Adult Neuroscience in Boston, Massachusetts
Proger 5 North/Neuro IMC is a 25-bed medical-surgical unit serving the neuroscience patient population, including post-operative neurosurgical and the stroke population, as well as a variety of surgical populations such as: ENT, Trauma, GYN-ONC, GU, and Oral Surgery.
Per diem requirements are a minimum of 4 shifts per month on a rotating schedule (days and nights) with rotating weekends.
The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of the professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. The clinical care technician assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. The clinical care technician has successfully completed and maintains competencies in role specific skills. The clinical care technician provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Skills Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. Performs delegated tasks and communicates all findings/concerns to the professional nurse.
Provides, or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner
Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of Tufts Medical Center service standards
Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner
Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for use
Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner
Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner
Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures
Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed
Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times
Answers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/action
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Qualifications
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Current BLS Certification required
EXPERIENCE
One of the following preferred:
One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant or
Current enrollment in an accredited nursing program or
Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training or
Successful completion of a certified medical assistant (MA) training program or
Successful completion of an EMT-B training or
Bachelor’s degree in arts or sciences or
Associate degree in arts or science
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .