Infusion PCA

Salem Hospital; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Massachusetts seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed personnel by assisting patients with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and performing related clinical tasks.

The role involves documentation in the Electronic Health Record, patient transportation support, and collaboration with RNs and physicians to ensure quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience cannot substitute for a degree.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant certifications preferred.
• 0–1 year patient care experience preferred.
• Strong patient service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and take vitals.
• Document vital signs, intake/output, and glucose in the EHR.
• Assist with meals and feeding.
• Keep patient rooms stocked, equipped, and clean.
• Set up, use, and clean equipment; report malfunctions.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
• Support orientation of new team members.
• Interact with patients and care team effectively.
• Communicate with nursing staff about patient care and condition.
• Foster a collaborative, professional team environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

Customer service

Lift up to 35 lbs

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively
• Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

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] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic