Patient Care Technician CVIR

Partner's Healthcare; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, MA is seeking a part-time Patient Care Associate (PCA) for 16-hour shifts, days, Monday through Friday with varying days. The PCA provides direct and non-direct patient care, supports clerical, supply and messenger duties, and may serve as a 1:1 observer for patient safety under nursing supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and healthcare experience; nursing student with clinical exposure also eligible.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• The PCA performs a variety of direct and non-direct patient care duties, including routine patient care duties as well as clerical, supply, and messenger responsibilities.
• May function as a patient care observer to monitor for patient safety in situations where 1:1 observation is required.

Skills

BLS certification

Typing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Ability to work under supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing student with 6+ months clinical experience

Job description

Job Summary

16 hrs, Days, Monday - Friday, varying days

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. 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.

Qualifications – 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

Qualifications – 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 preferredAbility 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
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  Job Summary

  
  

  16 hrs, Days, Monday - Friday, varying days

  
  

  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. 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.

  
  
  

  Qualifications – 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
  
  
  
  
  

  Qualifications – 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 Occasionally (3-33%)
  
  
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  
  
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  
  
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  
  
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  
  
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  
  
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  
  
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  
  
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  
  
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  
  
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  
  
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  
  
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  
  
  
  
  

  Remote Type Onsite

  
  

  Work Location 30 Locus Street- LAND

  
  

  Schedule Weekly Hours 16

  
  

  Employee Type Regular

  
  

  Work Shift Day (United States of America)

  
  

  Pay Range $20.73 - $28.82/HourlyGrade SC2C27

  
  
  

  At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

  
  
  

  EEO Statement: 1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  
  

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