Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Emergency Department

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a full-time Nursing Support associate at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. The role involves hands-on patient care in the Emergency Department, performing vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and daily living activities while supporting physicians and nurses.

Shifts are 36 hours weekly on rotating days and nights, with three 12-hour rotations. The position requires strong teamwork, attention to safety, and excellent communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to read/write at required level and communicate clearly.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and report vital signs, weights, intake/output, and glucometer results.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and mobility.
• Support admissions, transfers, and discharges; provide patient safety and observation.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Phlebotomy

Mobility assistance

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Medical terminology

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Cambridge, MA • Mount Auburn Hospital • Full-time • RotatingWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Patients will receive care that meets their individual needs in all patient settings.Job Description:LocationMount Auburn Hospital – Cambridge, MassachusettsSchedule36 hours per weekThree 12-hour shiftsRotating day and night schedules, generally every three weeksDay shifts may include:7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.Night shift:7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.mAbout the RoleSupport the Emergency Department nursing and clinical team in providing direct, hands-on care to a diverse patient population.You will assist with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, mobility, activities of daily living, procedure support, and behavioral-health observation. This is primarily a clinical role.What You’ll DoObtain and report vital signs, weights, intake and output, and glucometer resultsPerform EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collectionAssist patients with walking, toileting, dressing, feeding, positioning, and other activities of daily livingPrepare equipment and supplies for proceduresAssist physicians and nurses with patient positioning during proceduresSupport splinting and other delegated patient-care activitiesCare for patients who are waiting for inpatient bedsAssist with admissions, transfers, and dischargesProvide one-to-one and behavioral-health observation to support patient safetyAnswer call lights and promptly report patient needs or changes in conditionMaintain clean, safe, organized, and fully stocked patient-care areasCollaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and other members of the Emergency Department teamTraining is available for clinical skills such as phlebotomy.What Success Looks LikeYou will be successful in this role if you are:Comfortable providing direct, hands-on patient careCalm and adaptable when priorities change quicklyAble to organize your work during frequent interruptionsAttentive to patient safety and changes in conditionCompassionate and professional with patients and familiesA clear communicator who promptly reports concernsTeam-oriented and willing to assist wherever neededInterested in learning and developing new clinical skillsWhy Join This Team?This position offers broad exposure to emergency care while working closely with nurses, physicians, and other clinical professionals.It is well suited for someone who enjoys direct patient care, teamwork, learning new skills, and an environment where each shift may bring different patient needs and priorities.Minimum QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalentPrevious clerical experience (preferably in a healthcare setting). Medical terminology is preferred.Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.An ability to set appropriate priorities and organize workflow.An ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions.Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to interface with support and professional staff and patients.Pay Range:$20.00 – $26.92The 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/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 36Shift: RotatingCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $20.00 - $26.92FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR99064