Job Description

Student intern will work under the supervision of a faculty member on a defined project in line with his/her educational goals.  Specific tasks and learning objectives will be defined by the student and faculty member. 

ECHO LAB - NON-INVASIVE CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING

• Under the direction of the professional nurse and Technologist may transport patient or coordinates all appropriate personnel for safe transport of patients.
• Greet Patients, and assist them with set up in exam room, obtain blood pressure
• Clean room after patient exam is over and replenish supplies, set up room
• Stock supplies and re-order supplies for the department
• Serves as back up as needed to the Practice coordinator with functions that include the following:
• Promptly answers telephones, triages telephone calls, using appropriate and approved etiquette, and notifies/pages appropriate staff.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

COLLABORATION:  

Demonstrates/applies the skills necessary to interact with the health care team in regards to the implementation of the medical/nursing plan of care.

• Accepts assignments positively and resolves issues in a mature manner.
• Promotes open communication with the nursing staff to ensure a positive work environment.
• Conducts self in a kind and courteous manner to patients, families and staff.
• Accepts constructive feedback regarding performance and effects a positive change in a timely fashion.

ENVIRONMENT:

Influences others by establishing an environment for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development.

• Maintains attendance in accordance with the Medical Center policy
• Adheres to the Medical Center dress code.
• Maintains a work area that is neat, organized and free of food and beverages.
• Takes breaks/lunch when nursing staff can accommodate coverage.
• Maintain positive customer relations in all interactions.
• Arrives to work on time and remains until the end of scheduled shift.
• Notifies the Manager of absences according to hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel computer applications
• Excellent and meticulous organizational and technical skills are of the utmost importance as are documentation skills, and interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, under supervision and as a part of a team is required.
• Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health care system.
• Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in a bachlelor’s degree program.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Typical clinical and administrative office setting.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
• May access PHI/HIPAA identifiers as part of daily tasks.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Tufts Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at Tufts Medical Center, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.