About the role#
This Co-op position at the South Bay Clinic allows students to integrate classroom learning with direct work experience. You will receive on-site training under the supervision of experienced staff while following hospital policies and safety regulations.
What you'll do#
- Practice patient treatment techniques including positioning, transfers, and ambulation.
- Apply therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound, hot or cold packs, and whirlpool treatments.
- Assist with exercise classes.
- Document patient progress in charts and enter billing procedures.
- Maintain daily treatment statistics.
- Communicate patient status changes to therapists and medical staff.
- Set up and clean patient areas and equipment.
- Manage inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Attend in-services and staff meetings.
- Handle administrative tasks like photocopying, faxing, and chart management.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in the Northeastern University Co-operative Education Program as a sophomore, junior, or senior.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive health information.
Location & details#
- Location: Dorchester, Massachusetts.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Status: Temporary, paid co-op role.
About Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center is an academic medical center based in Boston. It operates as a 511-bed facility and serves as the largest essential hospital in New England. The organization provides care across more than 70 specialties and subspecialties. It functions as a nonprofit entity and maintains a staff of over 10,000 employees.
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