Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to support post-op patients at our Charles Street location. You will assist with activities of daily living, take vitals, and help ensure comfort under licensed supervision.

The unit cares for post-anesthesia patients in a fast-paced setting; previous inpatient acute care experience is preferred, along with BLS/certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification and CMA/EMT or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• 0–1 years of patient-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, weights, intakes and outputs with accuracy.
• Complete documentation in the medical record.
• Interact with patients and their families effectively.
• Assist with activities of daily living and basic hygiene tasks.
• Help turn and reposition patients and assist with transfers.
• Report health concerns to the nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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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
• Apply if you are able to work both Day and Night shift

PACU consists of 111 bays caring for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before moving to an inpatient unit.

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 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: Onsite
• Work Location: 267 Charles Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

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