About the role#
This Clinical Care Technician position is a co-op role for the Spring 2027 period, running from January 4, 2027, to June 25, 2027. You will work under the supervision of a professional nurse to provide direct patient care, environmental support, and safety monitoring. This role requires you to be a Northeastern University student. You will work on-site at Tufts Medical Center.
What you'll do#
- Assist registered nurses with functional patient care and delegated tasks.
- Help patients with activities of daily living, mobility, and range of motion exercises.
- Collect, record, and communicate clinical data to the nursing team.
- Prepare rooms for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Transport patients and act as a sitter to ensure safety.
- Provide comfort measures, including positioning and linen changes.
- Perform clinical tasks such as 12-lead EKGs, wound cleaning, specimen collection, and priming intravenous tubing.
- Manage biomedical equipment, including checking stock levels and reporting malfunctions.
- Answer call lights and conduct hourly rounding.
- Greet patients, families, and visitors.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
- Computer skills and the ability to handle confidential material.
- Physical ability to lift 30-35 lbs, turn patients, and stand or walk for long periods.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) certification.
- Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited nursing program.
- One year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Critical Care Tech, or Patient Care Tech.
- Experience in acute care settings.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Spring 2027 (January 4, 2027 - June 25, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
About Tufts Medicine
Tufts Medicine is a nonprofit health system based in Burlington, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014, the organization operates Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, and MelroseWakefield Healthcare. It maintains a large physician network and a home care division. The system provides healthcare services across the state.
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