PCA - Bridge to Home Lounge and Inpatient Units

MGB Anesthesiology; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton for onsite, part-time role. The PCA provides direct patient care, assists with clerical tasks, and supports unit operations while adhering to safety standards and care protocols.

The position requires CNA/PCT certification, BLS, and 6 months to 1 year of nursing assistant experience, with preference for secretarial and healthcare background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• CNA/PCT certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• 6 months to 1 year nursing assistant experience required.
• 1 to 3 years secretarial experience preferred and Healthcare experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask and handle stress in crisis situations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing skills and computer experience required.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care activities under direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Handle clerical, supply, and messenger duties as assigned.
• Monitor patient safety and assist with telemetry when needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Nursing assistant duties

Multitasking under pressure

Medical terminology knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA/PCT Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

## PCA - Bridge to Home Lounge and Inpatient UnitsApply: Onsite: Northampton-MA: Part time: Posted Yesterday: RQ4083526Site: 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**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**EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsCertified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [CNA/PCT] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceSix (6) months to one (1) year nursing assistant experience required One (1) to three (3) years secretarial experience preferred and Healthcare experience preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- 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 of student clinical experience required.- Patient Care Associates hired prior to April 16, 2013 are grandfathered into their current position without being required to have a nursing or medical assistant certification.- Ability to multitask 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.**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 Locust Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**24**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$20.73 - $28.82/Hourly**Grade**SC2C27At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**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.## **Mass General Brigham Competency Framework**At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.