Patient Care Associate | Phlebotomy, EKG & Vital Signs

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support daily patient care in South 3. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and ensuring patient comfort. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on Invest, the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.
• Good oral communication skills to ensure the accurate transfer of information, and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate courteous interaction with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff members.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety.
• Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data.
• Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKGs, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens.
• Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues.
• Transports discharged patients.
• Participates in patient care rounds.
• Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed.
• Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate.
• Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair
• Maintain unit competencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support daily patient care in South 3. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and helping with procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, EKGs, specimen collection, and ensuring patient comfort. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential in a fast-paced hospital setting.