MGH Patient Care Assistant | Transplant Unit

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for evenings, night

Generous paid time off

MBTA pass (50% discount)

Childcare resources

Retirement plan

Employee perks

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Transplant Unit in Boston. The role requires night availability, rotating weekends and holidays, and patient care tasks under licensed staff supervision.

Benefits include weekly pay, health/dental/vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, shift differentials, generous PTO, MBTA pass, childcare resources, and retirement plans.GD

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and medical terminology.
• Strong customer service and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic care tasks.
• Take and document vital signs, temperature, and other measurements.
• Support nurses and physicians with exams and treatments as needed.
• Maintain clean, stocked patient rooms and equipment.

Skills

Patient/customer service

Medical terminology

Instruction following

Lifting up to 35 pounds

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

National Certification

Tools

EMR systems

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: Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am) Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Holiday rotating schedule. MGH Transplant Unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, with Night availability, and to provide rotating weekend and scheduled holiday coverage. The Transplant Unit is a twenty-one-bed special care unit located in Boston, MA. These beds are designated for acutely ill, organ transplant patients. The patient population on Blake 6, is comprised of pre and post renal, pancreas, liver, cardiac and lung transplant recipients. Additionally, patients may be admitted to the Transplant Unit for treatment of acute allograft rejection, opportunistic infections, and soft tissue infections. Long term allograft recipients who require other surgical procedures may also be admitted to Blake 6. Patients range in age from 15 to 70 + years. The unit is HEPA filtered and pressurized (positive) to help protect this immunocompromised population. Preferably applicants that can provide weekday and weekend night coverage weekly will be strongly considered. Gap year medical students, with patient care experience, are encouraged to apply.

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

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

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS] Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]

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 (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 273 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

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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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