Clinical Asst II

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston

Job Description

Job ID: 23020
Date Posted: 10/19/2012
Location: 450 Brookline Ave
Job Family: Clinical
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Job Summary

Located in Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

The Clinic Assistant is responsible for direct care provided to hematology – oncology patients and for contributing to efficient operations in the patient care environment. Direct patient care activities include but are not limited to obtaining vital signs, obtaining blood specimens and assisting nursing and medical staff in performing invasive procedures, such as thoracentisi, biopsies and lumber punctures.  Indirect patient care activities include those that support clinic operations such as ordering and stocking clinical supplies and patient education materials, transporting patient and specimens as needed, and monitoring the environment of care. The position requirements include organizational skills with attention to detail, thoroughness, practical decision-making, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to team work.  The Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Dana – Faber Cancer Institute are incorporated into all areas of practice.