Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Inpatient Oncology

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Lunder 9 inpatient oncology unit. This role supports patients with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and assists with basic caregiving tasks under licensed staff supervision.

The position requires basic medical knowledge, empathy, and the ability to work on-site at 45 Fruit Street in Boston. Prior patient-care exposure is preferred, with BLS/MA credentials encouraged as applicable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Responsabilités

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Assists with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Assists with turning and repositioning patients and moving between bed and wheelchair.
• Reports health concerns to the nurse.

Connaissances

Written & oral instructions

Medical terminology

Patient service

Lift 35 pounds

EMR proficiency

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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Job Summary

The Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Oncology - Lunder 9

Lunder 9 is a thirty-two-bed adult inpatient acute care medical oncology unit that provides Relationship Based Care. Most of the patients cared for on this unit have a diagnosis of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sarcoma, or a solid tumor cancer. Patients are cared for throughout the cancer trajectory – from time of diagnosis, treatment and through end of life. Patients admitted to this oncology unit require complex oncology care which includes Phase 1 clinical trials, complex chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy and palliative care.

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 a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurse.

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] - preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] -preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred

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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

45 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

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