Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Surgical Trauma Unit

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

Job summary

Join a leading medical center as a Patient Care Assistant in a dynamic surgical trauma unit. Assist patients with daily living tasks and vital signs in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $750

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in patient care/elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities.
• Performs vital signs and documents in medical records.
• Interacts effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Instruction Following

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing Assistant Certification

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 Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant-Surgical Trauma- White 7

White 7 is a twenty-seven-bed adult inpatient unit. Patients on this unit are general surgical (mostly major abdominal procedures) and multi-trauma patients. It is a fast-paced, exciting environment where the interventions are groundbreaking, and the patients come from all over the globe for the specialty care our nursing and physician staff provide.

SCHEDULE

• 40-hour | full-time
• Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm) | Evening (3pm-11pm) | Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)
• Mandatory rotational holiday and weekend schedule

$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

1. Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
2. Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
3. Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers 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 1-2 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)

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with an exciting and rewarding career.

Our culture is one of collaboration and innovation.

We believe that by working together, we can achieve outstanding things. We are also committed to delivering our employees a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Do you think you may be a good fit for New England's #1 Medical Center, based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2024-2025: Massachusetts General Hospital?

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.