Emergency Care Assistant — Day Shift with Sign-On Bonus

MGB Anesthesiology; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Services Assistant for the on-site 36-hour day shift at 45 Francis Street in Boston. This regular role includes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, EKGs, feeding, and patient transport under licensed staff supervision.

A $750 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires in ESA positions. Required CNA/PCT/MA/EMT certification or commensurate experience; high school diploma preferred; nursing students eligible with

Qualifications

• Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required.
• If MA state CNA exams are not offered at hire, documentation of full CNA coursework suffices.
• Nursing student with fundamentals of nursing (clinical rotation or simulation) may be hired as a PCA.
• Previous ESA/PCA experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual skills preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• May not currently hold a valid nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including vital signs and EKGs.
• Assists patients with daily living activities and feeding.
• Transports and ambulates patients, 1:1 observation for safety.
• Documents data in the Electronic Health Record.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Keeps rooms stocked, clean, and equipment ready for use.

Skills

Patient service

Communication

Medical terminology

EMR computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Emergency Services Assistant for the on-site 36-hour day shift at 45 Francis Street in Boston. This regular role includes assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, EKGs, feeding, and patient transport under licensed staff supervision.

A $750 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires in ESA positions. Required CNA/PCT/MA/EMT certification or commensurate experience; high school diploma preferred; nursing students eligible with