Clinical Assistant, Hematology/Oncology Unit (36 hours)

@ Boston Children's Hospital
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Clinical Assistant, Hematology/Oncology Unit (36 hours)

Boston, MA
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Boston Children's offers specialized pediatric care. This Clinical Assistant role in Hematology/Oncology supports patient care, documentation, and team work in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • 1 year CA experience or CNA certification
  • HS diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

  • BLS Certification preferred
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to lift 11-50 pounds

Full job description

Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Key Responsibilities:
  • Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
  • Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and accurately documenting results in appropriate computer system.
  • Perform other related duties, such as maintaining a clean work environment, and restocking supplies according to the specific needs of the unit.
  • Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.
  • The ability to frequently lift and carry patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
  • The ability to regularly push and/or pull non‑motorized equipment e.g., stretcher, wheelchair, etc. weighing 21 to over 50 pounds.
  • Good communication skills.
  • The ability to work on a team.
  • The ability to exchange information on factual matters.
  • Work shift: 36 hours, rotating days and nights with every third weekend
    • 12 hour shifts: 7:00 am-7:30 pm; 7:00pm-7:30am
    • NOTE: This is a permanent 36hr/week position and we are unable consider temporary hires, for example, summer only.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
  • 1 year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
Licensure/ Certifications:
  • BLS Certification preferred

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

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