Emergency Care Assistant: Day Shift with Sign-On Bonus

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston is seeking an Emergency Services Assistant for the 36-hour day shift at the BWH Emergency Department. The role supports patient care under licensed staff and provides essential daily living assistance.

The position includes a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible hires, opportunities to work with a dedicated care team, and exposure to vital EHR documentation, patient observation, and clinical support tasks across the ED.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• CNA/MA/EMT certification or commensurate experience required.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including vitals, EKGs, bathing and safety tasks.
• Completes documentation in the EHR (height, intake, outputs, glucose, etc.).
• Assists with feeding and food tray setup.
• Keeps patient rooms stocked, equipped, and clean as needed.
• Records and sets up equipment; reports malfunctions per policy.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and care team effectively; communicates with nursing staff.
• Promotes a positive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Patient care skills

Bi-lingual skills

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

CNA/MA/EMT certification or commensurate experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston is seeking an Emergency Services Assistant for the 36-hour day shift at the BWH Emergency Department. The role supports patient care under licensed staff and provides essential daily living assistance.

The position includes a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible hires, opportunities to work with a dedicated care team, and exposure to vital EHR documentation, patient observation, and clinical support tasks across the ED.