Patient Care Associate Stanton 6 Full-Time, 36 Hours/Week, Rotating

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 for Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. This full-time role provides hands-on support to patients and the nursing team, including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, mobility assistance, and daily living activities.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work rotating day/night shifts with every other weekend.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Medical terminology is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to interface with support and professional staff and patients.
• Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on Invest.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and report vital signs, weights, intake and output, and glucometer results.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and other activities of daily living.
• Help patients ambulate, reposition, and transfer safely.
• Answer call lights and respond promptly to patient needs.
• Observe patients and report changes in condition to the nursing team.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Complete patient treatments as directed by licensed staff.
• Two hour patient rounding and required documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication with patients and staff

Caregiving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology preferred

Job description

Cambridge, MA • Mount Auburn Hospital • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Stanton 6 Patient Care AssociateJob Description:Schedule36 hours per weekThree 12-hour shiftsRotating day and night shiftsDay shift: 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.Night shift: 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.Every other weekendHoliday coverage based on unit needsAbout the RoleJoin the team as a Patient Care Associate providing direct, hands on support to patients and the nursing team.You will assist with vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, mobility, personal care, glucose testing, specimen collection, rounding, and other delegated patient-care responsibilities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with patients in a busy inpatient environment.What You’ll DoObtain and report vital signs, weights, intake and output, and glucometer resultsPerform EKGs, phlebotomy, and specimen collectionAssist patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, and other activities of daily livingHelp patients ambulate, reposition, and transfer safelyAnswer call lights and respond promptly to patient needsObserve patients and report changes in condition to the nursing teamAssist with admissions, transfers, and dischargesComplete patient treatments as directed by licensed staffPerform two hour patient rounding and required documentationProvide one to one close observation when neededMaintain clean, safe, organized, and stocked patient-care areasCollaborate with nurses and other members of the healthcare teamWhat Success Looks LikeYou will be successful in this role if you are:Caring, compassionate, and respectfulComfortable providing direct personal careAttentive to patient safety and changes in conditionOrganized during frequent interruptionsReliable and prepared for rotating shiftsAble to communicate clearly with patients, families, and staffWilling to learn and accept coachingComfortable working in a fast-paced inpatient environmentA team member who is ready to help wherever neededWhy Join This Team?This position offers hands on experience supporting patients with a range of medical and post hospital care needs.You will work closely with nurses and other clinical professionals while building experience in vital signs, phlebotomy, EKGs, glucose monitoring, mobility assistance, patient observation, and inpatient care.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: DayCategory: Nursing SupportPay Range: $20.00 - $26.92FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR103316