Job Description
Under general supervision, this position performs indirect patient care duties, which support the staff’s ability to deliver patient care. Assures unit needs, within scope of practice, are met in a timely and efficient and supportive manner to support environment, which fosters the patient and family centered model of care. Functions as a member of the Health Care Team to assist the assigned inpatient area/unit with patient flow activity performing a variety of clerical and support duties based upon currently approved policies and procedures recognized by the Medical Center. Coordinates unit supplies and may transport patients/equipment for the patient care unit. Assists with special projects, including delivering specialty supplies to units and sorting the mail for the Nursing Staffing office .
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PATIENT CARE: Provides assistance to all floors/units by obtaining supplies from SCD, CPD or other areas as requested. Delivers specimens if pneumatic tube system is down.
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.
ENVIRONMENT: Influences others by establishing an environment for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development.
Qualifications
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. This includes:
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.