CCTs in the Adult Medical/Surgical Float Pool care for patients on each of the Adult Medical/Surgical Units, including the ICU and Emergency Room. The role also includes shifts caring for at-risk patients 1:1 and in the tele-sitter office, which is virtual monitoring of patients with verbal redirection. 

This is a great position for individuals who are self-motivated, energetic, have a positive attitude and can acclimate to a changing environment. 

The Adult Med/Surg Float Pool offers:

Many areas of exposureMore variety More networking possibilities

This position is (3) 12-hr. shifts per week on a rotating schedule (days and overnights) with rotating weekends and holidays.

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 mannerGreets patients, families, visitors and other staff utilizing the principles of Tufts Medical Center service standardsCollects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely mannerPrepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring standardize equipment is ready for useTransports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful mannerProvides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful mannerCleans and discards used equipment and supplies following proceduresResponds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as neededActs as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to the sitter guidelines, to ensure patient safety at all timesAnswers call lights and seeks appropriate personnel/actionPerforms other similar and related duties as required or directed

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent requiredCurrent BLS Certification required

EXPERIENCE

One of the following preferred:

One year of previous experience as a nursing assistant orCurrent enrollment in an accredited nursing program orSuccessful completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training orSuccessful completion of a certified medical assistant (MA) training program orSuccessful completion of an EMT-B training orBachelor’s degree in arts or sciences orAssociate degree in arts or science

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