Critical Care Technician (CNA) | MICU | MGH

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Technician to join their Medical Intensive Care Unit. This role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing essential support to nursing staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care, ensuring a high standard of service in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative healthcare setting, where diversity and inclusion are valued. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for evenings and weekends

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Resources for childcare

Hospital paid retirement plan

Employee discounts on tickets and passes

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical patient experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living tasks and vital signs.
• Document patient care accurately and interact effectively.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Customer Service

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Proficient Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Critical Care Technician (CNA) | MICU | MGH

Critical Care Technician (CNA) | MICU | MGH

Apply remote type Onsite locations Boston-MA time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4014397 Site: The General Hospital Corporation

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is seeking a Critical Care Technician (CCT), with Day and Night shift availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Blake 7 is an eighteen bed Adult Medical Intensive Care Unit, located in Boston MA. This is a multidisciplinary unit with a variety of complex respiratory and medical patients. The unit cares for patients who may require treatments that include CVVH and ECMO. Notable diagnosis includes but not limited to sepsis, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, heme-oncology, cardiac, neurology, and infectious diseases such as H1N1(2005), suspect Ebola virus (2014) and the novel Corona Virus (2020).

Critical Care Technicians applicants must have more than (1) year clinical patient experience.

Schedule:
Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.

What do we have to Offer?

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Generous paid time off.
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Job Summary

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Essential Functions

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No.

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with an exciting and fulfilling career.

Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve outstanding things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both authoritatively and personally.

If you are looking for a significant and exciting career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you! We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Remote Type
Onsite

Work Location
273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
24

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:
The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.