Patient Care Associate - Telemetry

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, is hiring a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for a 36-hour schedule (7:00 am–7:30 pm) in Northampton, MA. The PCA will perform direct and non-direct patient care, assist with clerical and unit duties, and may serve as an observer for patient safety.

Telemetry readiness is emphasized within the 1199SEIU unit. The role requires BLS, a high school diploma, and healthcare experience; multiple certifications and nursing-related training are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• PCA educational objectives completed or unit-specific training required.
• 6 months to 1 year nursing assistant experience.
• 1 to 3 years secretarial experience preferred.
• Health care experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress effectively.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Typing skills and computer experience demonstrated.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care activities under supervision.
• Assist with clerical, supply and messenger duties on the unit.
• Monitor patient safety and may serve as 1:1 observer as needed.
• Collaborate with licensed nursing personnel to deliver care.
• Maintain unit workflow and effective communication with team.

Skills

Typing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PCA educational objectives completed

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

36 Hours - 7am-7:30pm
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 Occ<|endoftext|>