Clinical Care Technician – Nursing Student Program; Per Diem; General Med-Surg

Position: Clinical Care Technician – Nursing Student Program (Per Diem) - General Med-Surg~
Tufts Medical Center is excited to offer a unique opportunity for nursing students interested in gaining valuable hands-on clinical experience while continuing their nursing education.

Through this program, participants will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced nursing professionals, gain exposure to various inpatient clinical settings, and further develop their patient care  addition to their Clinical Care Technician responsibilities, participants may have opportunities for clinical shadowing, mentorship, and professional development, as well as priority consideration for future Nurse Residency Program interviews and practicum or capstone placements, based on eligibility and availability.

This per diem opportunity offers flexibility for students balancing their academic commitments while gaining meaningful experience in a hospital setting.

Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties:
Provides basic care services to patients, but does not have an RN or LPN license. Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.

This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Job Overview The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support, and facilitates patient safety on designated unit and other units as needed. Successfully completes and maintains competencies in role specific skills. Provides an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3.Certifications relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA).2. Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program.
3. One (1) year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT).4. Acute care experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. 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.
2. Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient…