Emergency Department Patient Care Associate

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a full-time Nursing Support associate at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. The role involves hands-on patient care in the Emergency Department, performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and daily living activities while supporting physicians and nurses.

Shifts are 36 hours weekly on rotating days and nights, with three 12-hour rotations. The position requires strong teamwork, attention to safety, and excellent communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to read/write at required level and communicate clearly.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and report vital signs, weights, intake/output, and glucometer results.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges; provide patient safety and observation.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Mobility assistance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a full-time Nursing Support associate at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. The role involves hands-on patient care in the Emergency Department, performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and daily living activities while supporting physicians and nurses.

Shifts are 36 hours weekly on rotating days and nights, with three 12-hour rotations. The position requires strong teamwork, attention to safety, and excellent communication with patients and families.