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Tufts Medicine

2mo ago

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  • Internship
    Part-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Science
  • Lowell

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent
  • Successful completion of courses in EKG and Phlebotomy (only for Critical Care and ED)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • One (1) years experience in health care or nursing services
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Three (3) years experience in health care or nursing services
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
  • Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation for performing procedures to operate computer keyboard.
  • Requires ability to see computer screen, read reports, and perform assistance in procedures with accuracy.
  • Requires ability to hear patients.
  • Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability ro read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Able to work with detailed, confidential material.
  • Computer experience.
  • Maintains sensitivity, maturity, and flexibility in coping with difficult situations.
  • Able to work with all levels of staff including members of hospital departments, physicians, vendors, patients, and members of the community.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of proper body mechanics.

Responsibilities

  • Assists with any examinations, procedures, tests, treatments that have been taught through formal training which main include: Using glucometer, hoyer lift, obtaining vital signs, urinalysis, blood glucose, microalbumin, and A1C. Takes vital signs and weights.
  • Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a manner which maintains patient privacy and safety. Prepares patients for meals, assists with meals or feeds patient as necessary. Responds to call lights in a timely manner. Assists with ambulation and/or transfers.
  • Provides complete hygienic care to patients which may include distributing linens, making beds, changing linens, changing briefs, bedpans, urinals, and catheters. Administers cleansing enemas.
  • Applies principles of prevention to maintain skin integrity and skeletal muscular alignment. Changes simple dry sterile dressings.
  • Assists self-care Ostomy patients with pouching and preventative skin care.
  • Prepares and administers hot and cold applications including sitz bath, soaks and packs.
  • Applies supportive appliances, i.e. slings, ace bandages, elastic stockings and binders, when appropriate.
  • Obtains, documents and reconciles allergy and medication lists.
  • Collects and prepares specimens and relevant documentation for transportation to off-site laboratory, assuring accuracy in labeling and documenting. Update and reconcile all lab results in EMR.
  • Monitors and replenishes medical supplies. Cleans and sterilizes instruments and maintains diagnostic equipment. Arranges for any replacement/upgrades to all medical devices.
  • Assists with medical, office, or clinical staff with clerical support necessary to ensure efficient practice procedures which may include: greeting patients, scheduling appointments, answering phones, taking messages and patient mailings.
  • Assists and provides assistance to other employed physician practices as required and will perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
  • Performs patient care according to nursing direction, rehab schedule and discharge plan. Reports any observed change in patient’s conditions or behavior promptly to RN/LPN. Reports patient complaints or problems to the assigned nurse at appropriate intervals during the shift
  • Transports patient to procedures/discharge within hospital as directed. Acts as a Safety Sitter when needed.

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Wellforce is now Tufts Medicine! Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care. Our members exchange ideas and craft solutions to help people fight the most serious illnesses, manage chronic diseases and live healthier lives. Our caregivers share a passion for delivering the highest quality of care at a lowest cost Elected officials and health care experts often cite us as leaders in delivering on the promise of highest quality, lowest cost health care.