Patient Care Technician (PCA) – Vital Signs & EHR

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant for the North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA. You will assist patients with daily living activities, take vital signs, and help the care team with examinations and treatments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting everything in the EHR, assisting with admissions/discharges, and maintaining clean, stocked patient areas while keeping communication timely with nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Licenses/Credentials: BLS preferred; CMA/Nurse Assistant certifications optional.
• Experience: 0-1 year in patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and vital signs.
• Document measurements and observations in the EHR.
• Support RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked and maintained.
• Assist with admissions and discharges and patient transport.

Skills

Patient care skills

Vital signs

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant for the North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA. You will assist patients with daily living activities, take vital signs, and help the care team with examinations and treatments in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documenting everything in the EHR, assisting with admissions/discharges, and maintaining clean, stocked patient areas while keeping communication timely with nursing staff.