Patient Care Associate - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support nurses and care teams in a dynamic hospital setting. You will help deliver patient-centered care, transport patients, collect vital information, and assist with teaching while maintaining safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Heart Saver within 60 days, and a healthcare certificate (MA/EMT/CNA/LNA) or related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Heart Saver certification within 60 days of hire.
• MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or equivalent direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in patient care.
• Collects, records, or communicates clinical data to supervising nurse.
• Transports or accompanies patients as needed.
• Assists in patient teaching.
• Notifies nurse of changes in patient status.
• Documents routine care parameters and admissions/discharges.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Navigate web-based applications

Patient care

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Heart Saver certification

MA/EMT/CNA/LNA certs

Tools

Web-based applications

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values which can be reviewed here Our Values. Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Associate provides direct patient care and environmental support to facilitate patient and staff safety.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Assists the registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care is delivered appropriate to the developmental level of the patient population.
• Collects, records, or communicates pertinent clinical data to the supervising nurse.
• Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital.
• Assists in patient teaching.
• Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to supervising nurse.
• Documents routine parameters of care per standard and records name and title.
• Performs and documents patient admission, transfer, and discharge tasks as requested by nurse.
• Maintains patient/ family confidentiality at all times.
• Responds to patient/ family requests promptly, seeking assistance as needed.
• Performs and remains competent in skills.
• Acts as a constant observer when requested.

EDUCATION:

High School Graduate or equivalent required Non-degree certification training preferred Heart Saver certification required within 60 days of hire date from American Heart Association or Red Cross

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

0-1 year of experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic familiarity with computers.
• Ability to navigate at a basic level within web-based applications.
• MA, EMT, CNA, LNA certificate or diploma; or at least 5 months of direct patient care experience in a clinical or research setting, such as: experience working as a medical assistant (MA), a patient care technician (PCT) or a clinical nursing assistant (CNA); nursing or medical student with completion of one clinical rotation.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.92 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.

Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs.

Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.