Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$750 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at our 267 Charles Street location. The role supports postoperative care and patient monitoring in a fast-paced unit.

A $750 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new hires in PCA positions, with a 40-hour schedule across day/night rotations and weekend shifts. The PACU team emphasizes accurate vital signs, charting, patient interaction, and safe patient transfers.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• One year of inpatient acute care experience preferred.
• Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant/EMT or other critical care training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Assists with basic hygiene tasks and feeding.
• Assists with turning and repositioning patients.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Strong patient/customer service skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Proficient computer skills with EMR

Ability to understand and follow oral/

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions

SCHEDULE

40-hour| Day/Night shift-(2) 12-hour shifts & (2) 8-hour shifts OR (5) 8-hour shifts-7a -7p, 7a-3p and 7p-7a, 11p-7a-Require one weekend shift per month -a Saturday or Sunday

The Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

This unit prefers at least one year of inpatient acute care experience

This unit prefers a professional license or certification: Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT or other critical care training

PACU consists of 111 bays caring for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before moving to an inpatient unit. https://www.massgeneral.org/surgery/thoracic-surgery/patient-resources/after-surgery

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 nurses

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 -Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years 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 OnsiteWork Location 267 Charles StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade 3

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EEO Statement: 1200

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