Patient Care Assistant| MGH-GI Endoscopy

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant in the Endoscopy Unit. The role involves assisting patients with daily living tasks, performing vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have a professional certification and experience in patient care. The position offers a rotating schedule and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

$750.00 Sign on bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in patient/elder care preferred.
• BLS Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, or Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living tasks.
• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record.

Skills

Patient Service Skills

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

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.

The Endoscopy Unit provides total gastrointestinal care. Ninety percent of the patients are outpatient, and the remaining ten percent are inpatients or transfers from another facility. There are approximately 20,000 cases performed in the unit annually.

PCA supports procedure room turnover, scope cleaning and recovery, patient escort/liaison, and stocking supplies. Endoscope scope processing is part of the PCA role in the Endo unit contributing to the overall infection control program.

Schedule: 40 hours | Day/Evening Rotating | (4) 10 hours 8a-6:30pm | No nights | Alternating weekend/holidays required

Endoscopy Department requires candidate to have a professional license/certification to be considered

$750.00 Sign on bonus available

Job 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 vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist with repositioning patients in bed and transferring between bed and wheelchair.
• Listens to health concerns and reports them to nurses.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials: BLS Certification, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Massachusetts (preferred)

Experience: 1-2 years in patient/elder care (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow instructions, medical terminology knowledge, patient service skills, ability to lift 35 pounds, proficient with electronic medical records.