Patient Care Assistant I

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); Presencial; USD 29 000 - 34 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Per diem

Resumo da oferta

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Part-time Patient Care Assistant I for our onsite team at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA. The role supports licensed staff by assisting patients with daily living activities, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting clinical data in the EHR, assisting with admissions and discharges, and ensuring patient rooms and equipment are properly prepared.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification, CMA, EMT certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and vital signs.
• Documents intake, vitals, and glucose in the EHR.
• Assists with bathing, feeding, and ambulation as needed.
• Supports admissions and discharges and equipment setup.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Customer service

Medical terminology

Lifting 35 lbs

EMR proficiency

Formação académica

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Ferramentas

EMR software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

## Patient Care Assistant IApply: Onsite: Salem-MA: Part time: Posted Today: RQ4083272Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.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**EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferredExperienceExperience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, 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 (if applicable)****Physical Requirements**- Standing Frequently (34-66%)- Walking Frequently (34-66%)- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)- Talking Constantly (67-100%)- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**81 Highland Avenue**Scheduled Weekly Hours**0**Employee Type**Per Diem**Work Shift**Rotating (United States of America)**Pay Range**$20.58 - $25.28/Hourly**Grade**3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.