Patient Care Associate - North 3 - Med/Surg

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Part Time Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support direct and non-direct patient care activities, clerical tasks, supplies, and unit operations. Responsibilities include monitoring patient safety during 1:1 observation and maintaining telemetry competencies where applicable.

The position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital and reports to the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Nursing assistant or medical assistant certification required or nursing student with at least 6 months clinical experience.
• 6 months to 1 year nursing assistant experience required.
• One to three years of secretarial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care tasks, clerical, supply and messenger responsibilities.
• May function as a patient care observer to monitor safety during 1:1 observation and in telemetry/critical care contexts.

Skills

BLS Certification

Nursing Assistant Cert

Medical Assistant Cert

Nursing student clinical

Healthcare experience

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing program student with clinical experience

Job description

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Job Summary

Part Time - 24 HOURS - 7AM-3PM

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) is responsible for performing a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities. The PCA performs other patient care related duties and unit duties as needed and may function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.

Telemetry/Critical Care Unit Specific: Responsible for successfully completing arrhythmia course and maintaining competency in telemetry monitoring.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to effectively interact appropriately to an individual's intellectual level and physical ability.

Qualifications

PCA, Certified (Salary Grade C25)

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required
• Nursing Assistant certification, Medical Assistant certification, or a nursing student who is actively enrolled into a nursing program with a minimum of 6 months student clinical experience required.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required
• One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred
• Health care experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required

PCA, Non-Certified (Salary Grade C24)

• Completion of PCA educational objectives and unit-specific training as outlined by the Professional Development Department required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
• Ability to perform routine patient care activities under the direction of licensed nursing personnel requiring technical or on the job training required
• Health care experience preferred
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress crisis situations effectively required
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions required
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills and a professional demeanor required

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionaly (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 24

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $19.13 - $26.14/Hourly

Grade SC2C27

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