Clinical Assistant I, Waltham Specialty Clinic - Boston Children's Hospital

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

• Under supervision of a registered nurse, provide basic bedside nursing care and practice some advanced nursing procedures, caring for complex pediatric patients.
• In collaboration with the RN you will care for patients who may be on ventilators, with chest tubes, being hemodynamically monitored or with complex dressings and drainage tubes. 
• You may also be responsible for obtaining vital signs, perform EKG's and oxygen saturation measurements.
• You will also work with staff to maintain unit (ordering/stocking) and provide support to families during this difficult time.
• This is a progressive nursing assistant role with increasing responsibility for nursing care planning and an opportunity to practice in a family centered environment.
• Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, 8:30-5:00 pm. 

To qualify, you must have:

• 1 year Clinical Assistant or Medical Assistant experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• The ability to: exchange information on factual matters, schedule appointments, greet visitors, explain hospital policies and relay messages to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients, visitors and/or hospital employees.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work on a team.