MGH Critical Care Tech (PCA) | Medical ICU

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mass General Brigham in Boston seeks a Critical Care Technician for the 18-bed Blake 7 ICU. This role requires day and night availability with rotating weekends and holidays, totaling 24 hours per week, and relies on teamwork in a high-acuity environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of inpatient experience, are comfortable with EHR documentation, vital signs, phlebotomy, and assist with admissions, discharges, and patient transport.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience preferred.
• BLS certification and CMA/EMT credentials preferred per listed licenses.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and handle fast-paced inpatient care.

Responsabilités

• Performs patient care tasks including vital signs, baths, and mobility assistance.
• Supports RNs and doctors with exams and treatments.
• Documents intake, outputs, and glucose results in the EHR.
• Stocks rooms and maintains clean patient areas.
• Operates and maintains equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Supports admissions and discharges; mentors new PCA staff.
• Communicates effectively with care team; fosters teamwork.

Connaissances

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Documentation

Patient care

Teamwork

BLS (certified)

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Description du poste

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Job Summary

Schedule: Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) Mandatory weekend shifts every other week. Holiday rotating schedule.

MGH Medical Intensive Care Unit is seeking a Critical Care Technician, with Day and Night 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, suspect Ebola virus and the novel Corona Virus.

Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview. Ideal applicant should have at least 1 year of inpatient experience within an acute care setting.

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.
• Assists 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 Certification]
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts]
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]

Experience

• Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 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

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 273 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 24
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 3

Benefits and Compensation

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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