Clinical Care Technician, CCT (per diem) - Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery

North 6 is a 30-bed unit caring for adult patients requiring care for cardiac conditions including interventional

cardiology

, cardiac surgery, and heart failure.SchedulePer diem requirements are a minimum of 3 shifts per month on rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends).Job OverviewThe 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.

Th

is role

assists

in direct patient care,

provides

environmental support

,

and

facilitates

patient safety on designated

unit

and other units as needed.

S

uccessfully complete

s

and

maintain

s

competencies in role specific skills.

P

rovide

s

an environment supportive of the patient and family centered model of care.Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications

:1.

High school diploma or equivalent

.2

.

Basic Life Support (BLS)

C

ertification

.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 dignity

.3.

Greets patients, families,

visitors

and other staff

according to service standards.

Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse's supervision as needed

.4.

Collects, records, and communicates the patient's clinical data to the assigned nurse

in a timely manner

.5.

Prepares room for

admission/transfer/discharge,

assuring

standardized

equipment is ready for use

.6.

Transports or

accompanies

patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner

.

Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all times

.7.

Provides

comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner

.8.

Promotes patient activity by

assisting

with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned9.

Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff

.10.

Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures

.11.

Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while

maintaining

Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab

.12.

Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for

blood pressure

cuffs, EKG cables, leads, oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical Engineering per established procedure

.13.

Cleans wounds and applies DSD after wound is assessed by nurse

.14.

Performs 12 lead EKG

.15.

Connects monitoring equipment to

patients

under the direction of the nurse

.15.

Cares for patient belongings

and c

ompletes belongings list

.16.

Primes intravenous tubing with solution

containing

no medication

.1

8

.

Performs and documents patient's admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by the nurse

.19.

Answers call lights and seeks

appropriate personnel/action

.

Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines

.Physical Requirements:1.

Lifting up

to 30-35

lbs

and turning patients

.

Prolonged standing and walking

.

Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.2

. Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation for performing

procedures

to

operate

computer keyboard

.3.

Requires ability to see computer screen and reports

.Skills & Abilities:1. Ability

t

o

read, write, and

comprehend

medical terminology

.2. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

.3. Ab

ility

to work with detailed, confidential material

.4. Computer experience

.5.

D

emonstrates

the knowledge and skills necessary to

provide

age-appropriate care

.

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.

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