MGH Patient Care Assistant | Medical Acute Care

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differential

Paid time off

MBTA pass

Childcare resources

Retirement plan

Fitness center membership

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with day and night availability to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage in a 25-bed acute care unit. The role includes vital signs, EKGs, patient transport, and basic care under RN supervision.

Onsite at 55 Fruit Street, with a rotating schedule and weekend/holiday coverage as needed. Salary is paid weekly with benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties including vital signs, EKGs, bathing and basic sanitary needs.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments.
• Document height, weight, intake/output, and glucose in the EHR.
• Assist with meal setup and feeding as needed.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and prepared.
• Retrieve and set up equipment, report malfunctions.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
• Help orient new PCA team members.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding patient care.
• Foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Patient/customer service

Medical terminology

Lift 35 lbs

EMR proficiency

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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 Schedule Days (7a-3p,7a-7p), Evening (3p-11p), Nights (7p-7a, 11p-7a) Provide (2x) 12hr shifts for 24 hours (Day/Night), OR Provide (8hr) + (12hr) shifts for 20 hours (Day/Eve/night) Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule. White 9 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), with Day and Night availability, to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage. The medical acute care unit has twenty-five-beds for patients, and is located in Boston, MA. A majority of patients are admitted directly from the Emergency Department and have single or multi-system problems including, but not exclusively, alterations in gas exchange, airway clearance, cardiac function, renal function, nutrition, hepatic function, skin integrity and mental states. Applicants seeking 20 OR 24 hours per week, and have both day and night availability will be strongly considered for this role.

What do we have to Offer*?

• *Weekly pay
• *Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• *Tuition Reimbursement.
• *Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• *Generous paid time off.
• - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
• *Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
• *Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• *Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• *Membership to MGB Fitness Center

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).
• -Assist 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.
• -Assist 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] Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]

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 medical records.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type
• Onsite Work Location 55 Fruit Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 24
• Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade 3

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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