Patient Care Technician/ Admin Associate –

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Clinical Associate & Admin Associate to support patient care on the nursing unit. The role includes performing basic clinical and administrative duties under the RN, taking vital signs, assisting with daily activities, and helping with room service and nutrition needs.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), ability to read/write and perform basic math, and BLS within 90 days of hire. Flu vaccination is a likely standard for employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math.
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Vital Signs.
• Height and Weight.
• Oxygen Saturation.
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse.
• Collecting specimens for analysis.
• Recording and measuring intake and output.
• Providing patient care and assisting with daily activities.
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN.
• Providing nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.
• Administrative Associate tasks: computer, clerical, and supply functions for nursing unit; handling communications and organization of patient medical records.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math

Desire to help people and/or aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Basic Life Support certification (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Clinical Assoc & Admin Assoc will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Clinical Assoc & Admin Assoc assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Clinical Assoc & Admin Assoc must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.

Job Description

Examples of tasks to be completed

• Vital Signs
• Height and Weight
• Oxygen Saturation
• Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
• Collecting various specimens for analysis
• Recording and measuring intake and output
• Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
• Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
• Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding

The Administrative Associate performs a variety of computer, clerical, and supply functions necessary for the operation of the nursing unit. Responsibilities include handling and controlling written and verbal communications between nursing unit, personnel and numerous physicians, ancillary services, patients, visitors and families, and the organization of the patient medical record.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
• Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
• Basic computer skills (preferred)
• Medical terminology (preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

Certification/License

CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire

Pay Range

Pay Range: $21.50 - $28.94

The 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 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/Disabled